Thomas Harrison Middle in Harrisonburg, VA

At a glance

Reported students

771

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

57.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia middle enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

561.5

Thomas Harrison Middle: 771 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 701
Teachers (FTE): 65.6
Student–teacher ratio: 10.7:1

What the reported data says about Thomas Harrison Middle

Thomas Harrison Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Harrisonburg. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Harrisonburg City Public Schools. NCES reports 771 students for 2024–25.

Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.2%) and White (33.3%). English learners represent 23.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Thomas Harrison Middle

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 23.8%
Students with disabilities: 10.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 86.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White33.3%
Hispanic51.2%
Black8.9%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Skyline Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

738 reported students

Bluestone Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

566 reported students

Waterman Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

557 reported students

Stone Spring Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

554 reported students

Harrisonburg High

High · Grades 09–12

998 reported students

Rocktown High

High · Grades 09–12

1,011 reported students

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Public schools near Thomas Harrison Middle

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Bluestone Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	PK–05	566	0.9 mi
Waterman Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	KG–05	557	0.9 mi
Keister Elementary Elementary · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	PK–05	475	1 mi
Skyline Middle Middle · Harrisonburg City Public Schools	06–08	738	3.1 mi
Wilbur S. Pence Middle Middle · Rockingham County Public Schools	06–08	671	3.6 mi
Montevideo Middle Middle · Rockingham County Public Schools	06–08	593	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Harrison Middle

What grades does Thomas Harrison Middle serve?

Thomas Harrison Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Harrisonburg City Public Schools.

How many students attend Thomas Harrison Middle?

Thomas Harrison Middle reported 771 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 701 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Harrison Middle?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 771 students and 57.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Thomas Harrison Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?

Thomas Harrison Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisonburg City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Thomas Harrison Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

86.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Thomas Harrison Middle in?

Thomas Harrison Middle is part of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, based in Harrisonburg, VA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Thomas Harrison Middle?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluestone Elementary (0.9 mi), Waterman Elementary (0.9 mi), Keister Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.