For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,998 students in 24523, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 24523, VA are Liberty Middle School, Liberty High School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24523 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24523, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24523, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
24523, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3420 Body Camp Rd
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24523, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24523, VA include Liberty Middle School, Liberty High School and Bedford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24523?
7 public schools are located in 24523.
What is the racial composition of students in 24523?
24523 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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