For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,084 students in Bedford County 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 County 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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Bedford County 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 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
157 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
449 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
706 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
7,159 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
79%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
588 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
241
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
648
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
651
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
600
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
671
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
657
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
660
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
674
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
667
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
691
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
755
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
756
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
727
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
686
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,933 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District manages 22 public schools serving 9,084 students.
What is the rank of Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District is ranked #40 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 County School District?
79% of Bedford County School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Bedford County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,933 is less than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 9,084 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
