For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,993 students in Harrisonburg City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Harrisonburg City, VA is Harrisonburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisonburg City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Harrisonburg City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Harrisonburg City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisonburg High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisonburg City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisonburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Garbers Church Road
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2652
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2652
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
2970 East Kaylor Park Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-3263
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-3263
Gr: 9-12 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrisonburg City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrisonburg City, VA include Harrisonburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisonburg City?
1 public high schools are located in Harrisonburg City.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonburg City?
Harrisonburg City public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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