Best Schools in Bedford County, TN
Bedford County, TN has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,627 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Bedford County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bedford County, TN
The top high schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
2. Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
3. Shelbyville Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1553 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bedford County, TN
The top middle schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
2. Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
3. Harris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 963 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bedford County, TN
The top elementary schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 449 Students
2. Cascade Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
3. Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 663 Students
4. Liberty Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 630 Students
5. East Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
6. Eakin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
7. South Side Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
8. Learning Way Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
21.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bedford County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bedford County, TN
How many schools are in Bedford County, TN?
Bedford County, TN has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,627 students in total.
How do schools in Bedford County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Bedford County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Bedford County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bedford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bedford County
3 places in Bedford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Shelbyville (8)
- Wartrace (4)
- Unionville (3)
School districts (1)
- Bedford County (15 schools)