How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisonburg, Virginia | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 6,682 | 65,456 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 82 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,050 | $15,459 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| State Revenue | 25.9% | 39.7% |
| Local Revenue | 66.5% | 46.6% |
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.4% | 43.2% |
| African American | 10.2% | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.3% | 14.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 11.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.6% | 45.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 35 | 257 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 12 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 248.4:1 | 354.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.2% | 17.1% |
School Types
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.