At a glance
Reported students
726
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
J. Frank Hillyard Middle: 726 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
14.1:1 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
- 645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56.77
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about J. Frank Hillyard Middle
J. Frank Hillyard Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Broadway. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Rockingham County Public Schools. NCES reports 726 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 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, 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 White (70.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.5%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. 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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.52 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White70.7%
- Hispanic21.5%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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.
Other schools in Rockingham County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wilbur S. Pence Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
671 reported students
Montevideo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
593 reported students
Elkton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
561 reported students
East Rockingham High
High · Grades 09–12
821 reported students
Cub Run Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
614 reported students
Spotswood High
High · Grades 09–12
880 reported students
Public schools near J. Frank Hillyard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Myers Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 473 | 0.4 mi |
| Broadway High High · Rockingham County Public Schools | 09–12 | 932 | 0.9 mi |
| Plains Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 460 | 1.7 mi |
| Lacey Spring Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 350 | 5.5 mi |
| Fulks Run Elementary Elementary · Rockingham County Public Schools | PK–05 | 198 | 6 mi |
| North Fork Middle Middle · Shenandoah County Public Schools | 06–08 | 362 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J. Frank Hillyard Middle
What grades does J. Frank Hillyard Middle serve?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rockingham County Public Schools.
How many students attend J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle reported 726 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 645 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 726 students and 51.52 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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockingham County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J. Frank Hillyard Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.1% 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 J. Frank Hillyard Middle in?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle is part of Rockingham County Public Schools, based in Harrisonburg, VA, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J. Frank Hillyard Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John C. Myers Elementary (0.4 mi), Broadway High (0.9 mi), Plains Elementary (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.