How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Franklin County Public Schools | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rocky Mount, Virginia | Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 6,252 | 6,682 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Franklin County Public Schools | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,045 | $15,787 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.6% | 7.6% |
| State Revenue | 45.9% | 25.9% |
| Local Revenue | 40.5% | 66.5% |
Franklin County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Franklin County Public Schools | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.1% | 28.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 54.3% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.7% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.8% | 84.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Franklin County Public Schools | Harrisonburg City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 35 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 246.4:1 | 259.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 17.9% |
School Types
Franklin County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.