Harrisonburg High vs John W. Wayland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrisonburg High
Harrisonburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
998 students
John W. Wayland Elementary
Bridgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Harrisonburg High Harrisonburg, Virginia | John W. Wayland Elementary Bridgewater, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #248 of 317 | #351 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #4514 of 16,910 | #5368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 998 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Bridgewater |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W. Wayland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 65.1).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •John W. Wayland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 86.8%).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Harrisonburg High is the larger school with 998 students compared with 526.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harrisonburg High better than John W. Wayland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John W. Wayland Elementary ranks higher (79.3 vs 65.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harrisonburg High and John W. Wayland Elementary?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Bridgewater in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisonburg High: 998. John W. Wayland Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisonburg High and John W. Wayland Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harrisonburg High is 248th of 317 and John W. Wayland Elementary is 351st of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).