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Bedford County

Tennessee · Public School District
15
Schools
9,047
Students
$10,343
Per-Pupil Spend
-28% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
91.4%
Graduation Rate
+4.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bedford County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 9,047 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,343 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cascade ElementaryPK–05675
Community Elementary SchoolPK–05663
Eakin ElementaryPK–05692
East Side ElementaryPK–05424
Learning Way ElementaryPK–05675
Liberty ElementaryPK–08630
South Side ElementaryPK–05387
Thomas Magnet SchoolPK–08449
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cascade Middle School06–08378
Community Middle School06–08370
Harris Middle School06–08963
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cascade High School09–12545
Community High School09–12566
Shelbyville Central High School09–121,553
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bedford County Virtual School03–1077
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,343-28% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
19%
State
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.1%
Federal
21.1%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,047
Students
—
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateTennessee →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.4% graduation rate — 4.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,343, spending is 28% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford County?
Bedford County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,047 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bedford County?
The graduation rate is 91.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bedford County spend per student?
Bedford County spends $10,343 per pupil — 28% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Bedford County?
No, Bedford County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bedford County serve?
Bedford County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bedford County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bedford County is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.