Galileo Magnet High vs George Washington High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo Magnet High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
George Washington High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,248 students
| Measure | Galileo Magnet High Danville, Virginia | George Washington High Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 317 | #303 of 317 |
| National rank | #3181 of 16,910 | #6405 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,248 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 1,248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 57% |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 57.6).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 68%).
- •George Washington High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 101.2%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.7).
- •George Washington High is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galileo Magnet High better than George Washington High?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo Magnet High ranks higher (70.5 vs 57.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Galileo Magnet High and George Washington High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo Magnet High: 260. George Washington High: 1,248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo Magnet High and George Washington High rank in Virginia?
Galileo Magnet High is 171st of 317 and George Washington High is 303rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).