How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Thomas Harrison Middle | Wilbur S. Pence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Dayton, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 771 | 671 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.8% | 35.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Thomas Harrison Middle | Wilbur S. Pence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,787 | $14,743 |
| District | Harrisonburg City Public Schools | Rockingham County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Thomas Harrison Middle | Wilbur S. Pence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.3% | 71.4% |
| African American | 8.9% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.2% | 19.4% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Thomas Harrison Middle | Wilbur S. Pence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 175:1 | 282:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.2% | 15.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 86 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.