For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,906 students in Bedford County, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, VA are Jefferson Forest High School, Liberty High School and Staunton River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Bedford County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staunton River High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bedford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-2541
Gr: 9-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Staunton River High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Moneta, VA 24121
(540) 297-7151
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3420 Body Camp Rd
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1245 Thaxton School Rd
Thaxton, VA 24174
(540) 586-3821
Thaxton, VA 24174
(540) 586-3821
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, VA include Jefferson Forest High School, Liberty High School and Staunton River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford County?
3 public high schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bedford County include: Jefferson Forest High School vs. Liberty High School, Liberty High School vs. Jefferson Forest High School, Staunton River High School vs. Liberty High School
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