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Best Schools in Forest, VA
Forest, VA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,266 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Forest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forest, VA
The top high schools in Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Forest High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
2. Brookville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students
3. Heritage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1073 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forest, VA
The top middle schools in Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 870 Students
2. Brookville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 715 Students
3. Sandusky Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forest, VA
The top elementary schools in Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
2. Forest Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 351 Students
3. Otter River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
4. New London Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students
5. Boonsboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students
6. Tomahawk Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students
7. Sandusky Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lynchburg City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forest, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forest, VA has a total population of 22,868 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forest, 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 Forest, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forest, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forest, 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 Forest, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forest, VA
How many schools are in Forest, VA?
Forest, VA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,266 students in total.
How do schools in Forest perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Forest score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Forest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forest?
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: 73%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 57%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Forest
5 of 5 schools in Forest carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Forest. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.