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Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
6,682
Students
$22,050
Per-Pupil Spend
+54% nat'l
78.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Harrisonburg City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 6,682 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,050 is above average for a US public school district. 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bluestone ElementaryKG–05550
Keister ElementaryPK–05526
Smithland ElementaryPK–05730
Spotswood ElementaryPK–05448
Stone Spring ElementaryPK–05557
Waterman ElementaryPK–05530
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SKYLINE MIDDLE06–08697
THOMAS HARRISON MIDDLE06–08693
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HARRISONBURG HIGH09–121,951
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,050+54% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
67%
State
25.9%
Local (property tax)
66.5%
Federal
7.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,682
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,050 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,682 students.
What is the graduation rate for Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Harrisonburg City Public Schools spend per student?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools spends $22,050 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
79% of students in Harrisonburg City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
No, Harrisonburg City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Harrisonburg City Public Schools serve?
Harrisonburg City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Harrisonburg City Public Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.