Top Schools in Harrisonburg
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Harrisonburg High School
Top-performing school
Thomas Harrison Middle School
Top school in Harrisonburg
Skyline Middle School
Top school in Harrisonburg
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Harrisonburg command premiums. The best agents in Harrisonburg know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Harrisonburg is $300K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Harrisonburg's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Harrisonburg.
Homes near Harrisonburg High School and Thomas Harrison Middle School average just 24 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg parents: 10-min drive to downtown.
10 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-81, Rt 33, Rt 11, Rt 42
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Harrisonburg, VA?
Top schools in Harrisonburg include Harrisonburg High School, Thomas Harrison Middle School, Skyline Middle School. Harrisonburg schools have a 74% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Harrisonburg schools compare to Winchester?
Harrisonburg schools have a 74% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Harrisonburg know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Harrisonburg schools worth the higher home prices?
Harrisonburg has a median home price of $300K. Homes near top-performing schools like Harrisonburg High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Harrisonburg, VA in?
Harrisonburg is served by Harrisonburg Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Harrisonburg High School and Thomas Harrison Middle School. smover verifies agents in Harrisonburg by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.