For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,993 students in Harrisonburg, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Harrisonburg, VA is Harrisonburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisonburg, 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 have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Harrisonburg, 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisonburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,993 students
Harrisonburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harisonburg Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6624 Beard Woods Ln
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 833-2411
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 833-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harrisonburg Men's Div Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6624 Beard Woods Ln
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 833-2411
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 833-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrisonburg, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisonburg, VA include Harrisonburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisonburg?
1 public high schools are located in Harrisonburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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