For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,653 students in Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
8,653 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
648 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
69%
Graduation Rate
89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
149 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
386 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
18%
# Black Students
698 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
6,886 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
80%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
512 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
204
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
648
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
610
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
661
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
640
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
621
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
335
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
665
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
660
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
694
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
772
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
741
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
688
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
714
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,577 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$114 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,112
$15,672
Spending / Student
$13,577
$15,424
Best Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Grades: 4-8
| 881 students
Rank: #33.
Boonsboro Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 384-2881
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Big Island Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Big Island, VA 24526
(434) 299-5863
Grades: PK-4
| 119 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
New London Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Moneta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12718 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4411
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Grades: 7-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #99.
Otter River Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Goode, VA 24556
(540) 586-9210
Grades: PK-3
| 124 students
Rank: #1010.
Stewartsville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1138 Wildcat Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 890-2174
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #1111.
Huddleston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Huddleston Drive
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Huddleston, VA 24104
(540) 297-5144
Grades: PK-4
| 182 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Grades: 4-8
| 541 students
Rank: #1313.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Montvale, VA 24122
(540) 947-2241
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Rank: #1414.
Liberty High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Grades: 7-12
| 713 students
Rank: #1515.
Staunton River Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1293 Golden Eagle Drive
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-4152
Grades: 4-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1616.
Staunton River High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Grades: 7-12
| 919 students
Rank: #1717.
Goodview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 Rivermont Academy Rd
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Goodview, VA 24095
(540) 892-5674
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1818.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 Tiger Trail Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Grades: 1-5
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford County Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-1270
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
600 Edmund Street
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Susie G. Gibson Science And Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Edmund St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-3933
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District?
Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District manages 22 public schools serving 8,653 students.
What is the rank of Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District?
Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District is ranked #39 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District?
80% of Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District?
Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bedford Co PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,577 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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