How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisonburg, Virginia | Abingdon, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 6,682 | 6,737 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,787 | $14,125 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 25.9% | 50.9% |
| Local Revenue | 66.5% | 36.6% |
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Washington County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.4% | 91.9% |
| African American | 10.2% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.6% | 75.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 35 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 259.4:1 | 344.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 20.3% |
School Types
Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Washington County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.