Best High Schools in Bedford County, TN

Bedford County, TN has 5 high schools with 3,244 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bedford County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bedford County don't meet expectations.

1. Cascade High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students

2. Community High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students

3. Shelbyville Central High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1553 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bedford County, TN

Bedford County, TN has 3 middle schools with 1,711 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bedford County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bedford County underperform expectations.

1. Cascade Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students

2. Community Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students

3. Harris Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 963 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bedford County, TN

Bedford County, TN has 8 elementary schools with 4,595 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bedford County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bedford County meet expectations.

1. Thomas Magnet School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 449 Students

2. Cascade Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

3. Community Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students

4. South Side Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students

5. Liberty Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 630 Students

6. Learning Way Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students

7. East Side Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students

8. Eakin Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bedford County, TN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bedford County, TN has a total population of 50,237 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bedford County, TN

9,627

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bedford County, TN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

16.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bedford County, TN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bedford County, TN.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,661 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bedford County, TN Internet Health Assessment.

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Moore County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Marshall County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Coffee County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rutherford County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lincoln County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Franklin County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cannon County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Maury County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Williamson County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Giles County, TN

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations