Harrisonburg High vs Thomas Harrison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.9 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
Thomas Harrison Middle
Harrisonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Harrisonburg High Harrisonburg, Virginia | Thomas Harrison Middle Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 317 | #265 of 340 |
| National rank | #4514 of 16,910 | #4029 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 998 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 998 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Harrison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 65.1).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Harrisonburg High does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.5).
- •Harrisonburg High is the larger school with 998 students compared with 771.
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 Thomas Harrison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Harrison Middle ranks higher (66.9 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 Thomas Harrison Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrisonburg High: 998. Thomas Harrison Middle: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrisonburg High and Thomas Harrison Middle rank in Virginia?
Harrisonburg High is 248th of 317 and Thomas Harrison Middle is 265th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).