Harrisonburg, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 41,025 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Harrisonburg lies in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley.
Cultural Attractions
JMU’s Mineral Museum, open to the public, features hundreds of gemstones and crystals.
Recreation
The Hillandale Park offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails for hiking and biking.
Historical
Union soldiers were held prisoner in Harrisonburg’s courthouse during the Battle of Cross Keys in 1862.
Economy
Agriculture and the university fuel this city’s economy.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Lower |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Lower |
| Number of elementary schools | 8 |
| Number of middle schools | 4 |
| Number of high schools | 5 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christendom College | Front Royal, VA | Unranked | 465 |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | #4, U.-Master's (S) | 17,918 |
| Mary Baldwin College | Staunton, VA | #25, U.-Master's (S) | 1,685 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | #23, Nat. U. | 24,257 |
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