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Best Harrisonburg Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 45% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrisonburg have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Harrison Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-1949
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Linda Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 434-6862
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6624 Beard Woods Ln
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 833-2411
6624 Beard Woods Ln
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 833-2411

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?

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