Top 10 Best Bedford County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,836 students in Bedford County, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 579 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bedford County, TN are Thomas Magnet Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School and Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Bedford County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2998 Fairfield Pike
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Community Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3480 Highway 41a
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1417
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Community High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Community Crossing
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Grades: PK-8
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
South Side Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Cascade High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1165 Bell Bckle/wartrace
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Community Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Hwy 41a Rd
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1426
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
East Side Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1111.
Shelbyville Central High School
Math: 2% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Grades: 9-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #1212.
Harris Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #1313.
Learning Way Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 12%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1414.
Eakin Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Grades: 3-8
| 74 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bedford County, TN

Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
326 E Depot St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8635
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bedford County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Bedford County, TN include Thomas Magnet Elementary School, Cascade Elementary School and Community Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford County, TN?
15 public schools are located in Bedford County, TN.
What percentage of students in Bedford County, TN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County, TN?
Bedford County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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