For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,693 students in Bedford County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford County, TN are Cascade High School, Community High School and Shelbyville Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Bedford County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cascade High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cascade High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1165 Bell Bckle/wartrace
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
Community High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Community Crossing
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Shelbyville Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
326 E Depot St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Grades: 3-10
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bedford County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford County, TN include Cascade High School, Community High School and Shelbyville Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford County?
3 public high schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bedford County include: Community High School vs. Cascade High School, Shelbyville Central High School vs. Cascade High School, Cascade High School vs. Community High School
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