Best Schools in Bedford County, VA
Bedford County, VA has a total of 31 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 13,070 students attend Bedford County, VA schools. On average, schools in Bedford County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bedford County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 460 Students
2. William Byrd High
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
3. Jefferson Forest High
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
4. Liberty High
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
5. Staunton River High
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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
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Forest Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
3. William Byrd Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
4. Liberty Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
5. Staunton River Middle
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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
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
2. Boonsboro Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
4. New London Academy Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
5. Big Island Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 Students
6. Buchanan Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
7. Moneta Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
8. Otter River Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
9. Stewartsville Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
10. Mount Pleasant Elementary
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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
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bedford County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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