For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,059 students in Bedford County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Bedford County School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
9,059 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
628 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bedford County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
59%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
484 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
690 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
7,106 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
78%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
595 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
250
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
629
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
652
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
680
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
599
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
673
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
661
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
648
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
680
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
681
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
721
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
743
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
702
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
740
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,525 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,969 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,525
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,969
$15,257
Best Bedford County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Grades: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #33.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Big Island Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Moneta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12718 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Rank: #99.
Otter River Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #1010.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1138 Wildcat Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1111.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Huddleston Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #1313.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Grades: 9-12
| 727 students
Rank: #1515.
Staunton River Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1293 Golden Eagle Drive
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1616.
Staunton River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #1717.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Rivermont Academy Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1818.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 Tiger Trail Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Grades: 2-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Susie G. Gibson Science And Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Edmund St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District manages 22 public schools serving 9,059 students.
What is the rank of Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District is ranked #39 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County School District?
78% of Bedford County School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bedford County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,969 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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