For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,682 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,156 Schools
# Students
6,682 Students
1,259,966 Students
# Teachers
522 Teachers
88,446 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
162 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,533 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
19%
# Black Students
687 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
1,989 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
30%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
301 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
342
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
501
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
514
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
516
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
467
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
484
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
517
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
462
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
460
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
468
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
560
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
506
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
435
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,907 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,022 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$100 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,907
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,022
$15,228
Best Harrisonburg City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisonburg High School
Magnet 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
| 1,951 students
Rank: #22.
Stone Spring Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Harrison Middle School
Magnet 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
| 693 students
Rank: #44.
Waterman Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Skyline Middle School
Magnet 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
| 697 students
Rank: #66.
Keister Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 526 students
Rank: #77.
Bluestone Elementary School
Magnet 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: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #88.
Smithland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 730 students
Rank: #99.
Spotswood Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrisonburg H.s. Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 6,682 students.
What is the rank of Harrisonburg City School District?
Harrisonburg City School District is ranked #117 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?
53% of Harrisonburg City School District students are Hispanic, 30% 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 13:1, which is lower 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 $14,022 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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