For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,786 students in Harrisonburg City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Harrisonburg City School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
6,786 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
471 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harrisonburg City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
59%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
155 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
3,678 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
19%
# Black Students
681 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
1,969 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
29%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
295 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
329
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
488
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
534
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
519
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
523
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
478
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
487
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
510
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
461
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
464
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
557
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
530
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
457
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
449
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,807 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,678
$15,502
Spending / Student
$13,807
$15,257
Best Harrisonburg City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisonburg High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2652
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 1,993 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Spring Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Peach Grove Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 574-1199
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 574-1199
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Harrison Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #44.
Waterman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
451 Chicago Ave
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-8352
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-8352
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 Linda Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6862
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6862
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Keister Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maryland Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-6585
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-6585
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #77.
Bluestone Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-3232
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #88.
Smithland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
474 Linda Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6075
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6075
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #99.
Spotswood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mountain View Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-3429
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-3429
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrisonburg H.s. Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
One Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 437-3302
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 437-3302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisonburg City School District?
Harrisonburg City School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,786 students.
What is the rank of Harrisonburg City School District?
Harrisonburg City School District is ranked #118 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonburg City School District?
54% of Harrisonburg City School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisonburg City School District?
Harrisonburg City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Harrisonburg City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,807 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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