Students in Danville and Pittsylvania County mostly mirrored their state counterparts, nudging up pass rates slightly for the Virginia Standards of Learning assessments, according to data released this week.

The figures also represent a reflection of last year’s takeaways: city students severely lag the state average, and county learners surpass it.

The Virginia Department of Education revealed the results of spring testing on Wednesday. The tests are designed to put students on an even playing field of sorts.

The results have steadily improved since the pandemic’s education interruption, causing a dramatic plummet with passing rates.

The rebound also comes with a cash infusion to divisions from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s “All In” program. About $418 million was earmarked over a three-year

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