Best High Schools in Bedford County, VA

Bedford County, VA has 6 high schools with 4,956 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 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bedford County greatly exceed expectations.

1. James River High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students

2. William Byrd High

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students

3. Jefferson Forest High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students

4. Liberty High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students

5. Staunton River High

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bedford County, VA

Bedford County, VA has 5 middle schools with 3,228 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 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bedford County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central Academy Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students

2. Forest Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students

3. William Byrd Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students

4. Liberty Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students

5. Staunton River Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bedford County, VA

Bedford County, VA has 17 elementary schools with 4,886 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 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bedford County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Forest Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students

2. Boonsboro Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

3. Thomas Jefferson Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students

4. New London Academy Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students

5. Big Island Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students

6. Buchanan Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students

7. Moneta Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students

8. Otter River Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students

9. Stewartsville Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students

10. Mount Pleasant Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bedford County, VA

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

Community Factors

Bedford County, VA has a total population of 79,462 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bedford County, VA

13,070

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bedford County, VA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

12.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bedford County, VA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,311 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations