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Galileo Magnet High School vs. George Washington High School

Should you attend Galileo Magnet High School or George Washington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Galileo Magnet High School
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
George Washington High School
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Galileo Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Galileo Magnet High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, George Washington High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
279 students
1,288 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Galileo Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Galileo Magnet High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Washington High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
90 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Galileo Magnet High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Washington High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Galileo Magnet High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danville City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Danville City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#193 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#1411 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Galileo Magnet High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Washington High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 30% in VA)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galileo Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥95%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galileo Magnet High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Washington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in VA)
65%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Galileo Magnet High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of George Washington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Galileo Magnet High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of George Washington High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
67
458
Grade 10 Students
78
305
Grade 11 Students
72
280
Grade 12 Students
62
245
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Galileo Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Galileo Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Galileo Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Galileo Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Galileo Magnet High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Washington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Danville City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Galileo Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Galileo Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
7%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Galileo Magnet High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Washington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Danville City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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