He was succeeded by R. L. Armstead, C. D. Paige, and John Byrd.
A new school building was constructed in 1958 on Cleveland Street.
[2] In 1970, with integration, it was merged with George Washington High School and converted to a junior high school.
Joyce Glaise wrote about her experiences at the school and growing up in the Danville community.
[5] It was one of many high schools for African Americans converted to serve lower grades after integration.