Best Schools in Bedford County, VA
Bedford County, VA has 31 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 15,184 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Bedford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bedford County, VA
The top high schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James River High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
6. Amherst County High
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Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bedford County, VA
The top middle schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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. Liberty Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
4. William Byrd Middle
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
5. Staunton River Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
6. Monelison Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Amherst County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bedford County, VA
The top elementary schools in Bedford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
2. Forest Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
3. Moneta Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
4. Otter River Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
5. New London Academy Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
6. Boonsboro Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
7. Goodview Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
8. Mount Pleasant Elementary
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Roanoke County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
9. Buchanan Elementary
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Botetourt County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
10. Big Island Elementary
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 149 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
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bedford County, VA
How many schools are in Bedford County, VA?
Bedford County, VA has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 15,184 students in total.
How do schools in Bedford County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Bedford County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Bedford County meet 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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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bedford County
8 places in Bedford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Forest (5)
- Bedford (4)
- Moneta (3)
- Goodview (2)
- Big Island (1)
- Goode (1)
- Huddleston (1)
- Montvale (1)
School districts (1)
- Bedford County Public Schools (19 schools)