| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County Public Schools | Harrisonburg | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 11,497 | 23 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Harrisonburg | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 6,682 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Harrisonburg city compares
Together they enroll 18,179 students across 33 schools. The largest is Rockingham County Public Schools with 11,497 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Virginia average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Harrisonburg city, Virginia
Harrisonburg city has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Harrisonburg city is Rockingham County Public Schools (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Harrisonburg city, VA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Harrisonburg city, VA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Harrisonburg city, VA?
Of the districts serving Harrisonburg city, Rockingham County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 30th percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.