Keister Elementary vs Thomas Harrison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keister Elementary
Harrisonburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
Thomas Harrison Middle
Harrisonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Keister Elementary Harrisonburg, Virginia | Thomas Harrison Middle Harrisonburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,142 | #265 of 340 |
| National rank | #30638 of 50,301 | #4029 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 73% |
| city | Harrisonburg | Harrisonburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Harrison Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 42.0).
- •Thomas Harrison Middle does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Harrison Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Keister Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 86.8%).
- •Thomas Harrison Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Thomas Harrison Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 475.
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 Keister Elementary better than Thomas Harrison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Harrison Middle ranks higher (66.9 vs 42.0 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 Keister Elementary and Thomas Harrison Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keister Elementary: 475. Thomas Harrison Middle: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keister Elementary and Thomas Harrison Middle rank in Virginia?
Keister Elementary is 1098th of 1,142 and Thomas Harrison Middle is 265th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).