For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,059 students in Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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
2,141 Schools
# Students
9,059 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
628 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)58%
59%
Graduation Rate
77%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
19%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
78%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Big Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Otter River Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Moneta Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
12718 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
1138 Wildcat Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
1027 Huddleston Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 68% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 68%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Staunton River Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
1293 Golden Eagle Drive
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Staunton River High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 66%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Gr: 9-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | 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
Gr: 2-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Rank: n/an/a
807 College St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339
Gr: PK-1 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 22 public schools serving 9,059 students.
What is the rank of Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #36 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
78% of Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bedford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools'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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