Best High Schools in Harrisonburg City, VA

Harrisonburg City, VA has 4 high schools with 3,335 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Harrisonburg City score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Harrisonburg City greatly exceed expectations.

1. Turner Ashby High

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students

2. Harrisonburg High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1951 Students

Best Middle Schools in Harrisonburg City, VA

Harrisonburg City, VA has 3 middle schools with 2,058 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Harrisonburg City score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Harrisonburg City don't meet expectations.

1. Wilbur S. Pence Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 668 Students

2. Thomas Harrison Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students

3. Skyline Middle

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 697 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Harrisonburg City, VA

Harrisonburg City, VA has 7 elementary schools with 3,570 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Harrisonburg City score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Harrisonburg City don't meet expectations.

1. Stone Spring Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 557 Students

2. Pleasant Valley Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rockingham County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students

3. Waterman Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students

4. Bluestone Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students

5. Keister Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students

6. Smithland Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 730 Students

7. Spotswood Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Harrisonburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Harrisonburg City, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Harrisonburg City, VA has a total population of 51,814 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Harrisonburg City, VA

8,963

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harrisonburg City, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

19.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrisonburg City, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrisonburg City, VA.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,045 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Harrisonburg City, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Harrisonburg City, VA

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Rockingham County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Staunton City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Page County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Augusta County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waynesboro City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greene County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pendleton County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Albemarle County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 59%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Madison County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Charlottesville City, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations