For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,658 students in Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs 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 PBLC Schs 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
6,658 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs 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 86% 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)
37%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
69%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
170 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,456 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
18%
# Black Students
681 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
10%
22%
# White Students
2,050 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
31%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
293 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
338
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
496
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
509
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
472
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
491
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
519
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
484
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
462
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
458
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
506
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
544
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
488
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
419
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
472
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,073 is less than the state median of $15,424. 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
$14,960
$15,672
Spending / Student
$14,073
$15,424
Best Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 1,923 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
| 514 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
| 696 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: K-5
| 524 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
| 730 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
| 443 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: K-5
| 555 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
| 791 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: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrisonburg High School 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 PBLC Schs School District?
Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,658 students.
What is the rank of Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District?
Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs 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 PBLC Schs School District?
52% of Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs School District?
Harrisonburg City PBLC Schs 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 PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,073 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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