For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 518 students in Bedford, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bedford, VA is Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Bedford, Virginia 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bedford, VA include Liberty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford?
1 public middle schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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