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Bedford County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
19
Schools
9,084
Students
$14,790
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
55.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
86.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Bedford County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 9,084 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,790 is near the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FOREST MIDDLE06–08870
LIBERTY MIDDLE06–08535
STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE06–08627
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH09–121,309
LIBERTY HIGH09–12726
STAUNTON RIVER HIGH09–12889
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,790Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
32%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal
15.7%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (32%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
9,084
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Bedford County Public Schools has 19 public schools, serving a total of 9,084 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bedford County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bedford County Public Schools spend per student?
Bedford County Public Schools spends $14,790 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bedford County Public Schools?
56% of students in Bedford County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bedford County Public Schools?
No, Bedford County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bedford County Public Schools serve?
Bedford County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bedford County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bedford County Public Schools is 37/100. 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.