Dan River High School

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Dan River High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Dan River Wildcat Cir,  Ringgold, VA
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
3.8
3.5
583 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
530
Verbal
580
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
37%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
222:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
White
55.7%
Black
34.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 113 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 89 Students
University of Virginia 88 Students
Liberty University 85 Students
Danville Community College 82 Students
Old Dominion University 78 Students
Radford University 77 Students
Virginia Tech 62 Students
Longwood University 57 Students
Norfolk State University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Business 29 Students
Biology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 89 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/22/2025
One thing about Dan River High School is that they have absolutely amazing teachers. They will help students in any way they possibly can. They go above and beyond to form bonds and help students truly learn.
5.0 Senior
7/29/2025
I really enjoy going to this school. My teachers and the faculty at my school are very sweet and friendly. All of my teacher make me feel seen and heard. Whenever I have a problem I can talk to anyone at the school and they will help me out. The environment is great.
4.0 Alum
3/22/2024
Dan river high school is a good high school for students to attend preparing for college. There are many options to help prepare for all avenues of like that vary from military, trade schools, and college. From my experiences Dan River High School prepared me for my varied civil duties I was expected to perform upon graduation.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/21/2015
The new assistant principle suspended my son off of hear say and said he did an investigation but the only investigation he did was believe the teachers word. I am highly upset in the way my son is automatically accused by the teacher. Some type of stereotype that she is doing constantly and nothing...
5.0 student
4/17/2010
I am a student at Dan River High School and I believe the students are the ones that know best how wonderful our school is. Since the renovations have started, the school looks a thousand times better, I can't wait to see the school when its completed. The teachers at Dan River genuinely care about...

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Dan River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ringgold, VA and is served by the Pittsylvania County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 583 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Dan River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dan River Middle School, Kentuck Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ringgold has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dan River High School.

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