For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,435 students in Harrisonburg, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrisonburg, VA are Thomas Harrison Middle School and Skyline Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisonburg, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrisonburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrisonburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Harrison Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1311 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 Linda Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6862
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6862
Grades: 6-8
| 719 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 middle schools in Harrisonburg, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrisonburg, VA include Thomas Harrison Middle School and Skyline Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrisonburg?
2 public middle schools are located in Harrisonburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonburg?
Harrisonburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Harrisonburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harrisonburg include: Thomas Harrison Middle School vs. Skyline Middle School, Skyline Middle School vs. Thomas Harrison Middle School
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