Enrollment
771
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisonburg, VA
Thomas Harrison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Harrison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510186002150
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Harrison Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Harrison Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Harrison Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186002150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Harrison Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Harrison Middle
Thomas Harrison Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Harrisonburg, Virginia, enrolling 771 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 771 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 347 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Harrisonburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Skyline Middle (738 students): Thomas Harrison Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students) and Skyline Middle (738 students) alongside Thomas Harrison Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Harrison Middle compares
Thomas Harrison Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 33.3%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Thomas Harrison Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, which includes Thomas Harrison Middle.
$14,710
Per student
+0%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.9%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas Harrison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluestone Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Spring Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Harrison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisonburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Harrison Middle
How many students attend Thomas Harrison Middle?
Thomas Harrison Middle has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisonburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Harrison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Harrison Middle is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Harrison Middle?
78.9% of students at Thomas Harrison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Harrison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Harrison Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Harrison Middle?
Thomas Harrison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Harrison Middle rank among public schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Harrison Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
Is Thomas Harrison Middle a good school?
Thomas Harrison Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Harrison Middle, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students), Skyline Middle (738 students), and Bluestone Elementary (566 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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