Galileo Magnet High vs R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Danville · Public high · Grades 6–12
163 students
| Measure | Galileo Magnet High Danville, Virginia | R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus Danville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 317 | #315 of 317 |
| National rank | #3181 of 16,910 | #9927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 260 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | Danville | Danville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo Magnet High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 44.1).
- •R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 101.2%).
- •Galileo Magnet High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.6).
- •Galileo Magnet High is the larger school with 260 students compared with 163.
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 R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo Magnet High ranks higher (70.5 vs 44.1 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 R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Danville and Danville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo Magnet High: 260. R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo Magnet High and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus rank in Virginia?
Galileo Magnet High is 171st of 317 and R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus is 315th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).