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Harrisonburg city

Virginia · Public K-12

Across 13 public schools, Harrisonburg city, Virginia serves roughly 6,934 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix is 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Harrisonburg city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,934
+427 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
29%
was 38%
% Hispanic
53%
was 46%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
6,934
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,254
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
87.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
9
3,416 students
Middle
2
1,509 students
High
2
2,009 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
6,652 students · 3 districts in Harrisonburg city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Harrisonburg city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
24%
Black
8%
Asian
4%
Two or more
16%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
29%
Hispanic
53%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
37.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.9%
civilian labor
Median age
25
17.3% under 18

Test scores in Harrisonburg city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

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All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rocktown HighHarrisonburgHigh09-121,011·
Harrisonburg HighHarrisonburgHigh09-12998·
Thomas Harrison MiddleHarrisonburgMiddle06-08771·
Skyline MiddleHarrisonburgMiddle06-08738·
Bluestone ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryPK-05566·
Waterman ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryPK-05557·
Stone Spring ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryPK-05554·
Smithland ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryKG-05514·
Keister ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryPK-05475·
Spotswood ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryPK-05468·
Pleasant Valley ElementaryHarrisonburgElementaryPK-05282·
Harrisonburg H.S. Governor's STEM AcademyHarrisonburgElementaryN-N··
Massanutten Tech CtrHarrisonburgElementaryN-N··

Cities in Harrisonburg city

Harrisonburg13 schools

About Harrisonburg city

Harrisonburg city is a low-population county of about 51,392 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 6,934 students across 13 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $62,254 a year, 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 19% meaningfully below the Virginia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Harrisonburg city is made up of 9 elementary schools (3,416 students), 2 middle schools (1,509), and 2 high schools (2,009).

The largest single district in Harrisonburg city is Harrisonburg City Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 6,652 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Harrisonburg city has expanded 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,507 students to 6,934. Over that span, Harrisonburg city gained 1 school, going from 10 to 11. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 38% to 29%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Harrisonburg city discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has 13 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,934 students.
How many high schools are in Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 2,009 students.
How many middle schools are in Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,509 students.
How many elementary schools are in Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,416 students.
What is the largest school district in Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools is the largest school district in Harrisonburg city, serving approximately 6,652 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Harrisonburg city?
Harrisonburg city, Virginia has a population of approximately 51,392, with a median age of 25. About 17.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Harrisonburg city?
Median household income in Harrisonburg city is $62,254, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harrisonburg city?
Approximately 37.5% of adults 25 and older in Harrisonburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harrisonburg city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 87.0% of students in Harrisonburg city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrisonburg city schools?
Across Harrisonburg city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.

Harrisonburg city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data