For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,009 students in Bedford County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, VA are Forest Middle School, Liberty Middle School and Staunton River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 6-8
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
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: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
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: 6-8
| 584 students
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3420 Body Camp Rd
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 297-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
1245 Thaxton School Rd
Thaxton, VA 24174
(540) 586-3821
Thaxton, VA 24174
(540) 586-3821
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford County, VA include Forest Middle School, Liberty Middle School and Staunton River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford County?
3 public middle schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bedford County include: Liberty Middle School vs. Forest Middle School, Forest Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
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