Harrisonburg City Public Schools School District
School District · Harrisonburg, Virginia
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,786
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,786
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrisonburg City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Harrisonburg High
Harrisonburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Harrison Middle
Harrisonburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Skyline Middle
Harrisonburg · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#127 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,787
+$718 vs Virginia median
District size
6,786 students
Larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Harrisonburg City Public Schools ranks #127 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Harrisonburg City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harrisonburg High (5.5/10), Thomas Harrison Middle (5.2/10), and Skyline Middle (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Harrison Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Skyline Middle | 4.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Bluestone Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Spotswood Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Keister Elementary | 3.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Smithland Elementary | 3.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Waterman Elementary | 2.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Stone Spring Elementary | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is a Harrisonburg, Virginia school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $15,787 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Harrisonburg City Public Schools has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harrisonburg High, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Harrisonburg City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Harrisonburg
- Total Enrollment
- 6,786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 473
- District spending per student
- $15,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Harrisonburg City Public Schools is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools's district-level spending was $15,787 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrisonburg City Public Schools is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Harrisonburg High is the highest-rated school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Across schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrisonburg City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools has an average school rating of 3.9/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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