Bedford County Public Schools District
- 310 SOUTH BRIDGE ST
- BEDFORD, VA 24523
- (540) 586-1045
22 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 83.7% | 77.0% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,460 | $10,960 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Number of Schools | 22 | - |
| Number of Students | 10,926 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 677 | - |
District Test Scores
SOL - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 83.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 88.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 84.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.0% | 95.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 89.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 90.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 88.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 87.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 85.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 94.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 86.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 83.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 83.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 83.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 90.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 90.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 87.0% | |
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 91.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 90.0% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 89.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 88.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 86.0% | |
| Geography Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 86.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 84.0% | |
| Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 88.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 87.0% | |
| History Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 91.0% | |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 94.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 88.0% | |
| VA & US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.0% | 94.0% | |
| World History I Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 91.0% | |
| World History II Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 93.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 92.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 92.0% | |
Source: VA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 10,926 | 16.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 229 |
| Kindergarten Students | 773 |
| 1st Grade Students | 789 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 756 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 792 |
| 4th Grade Students | 770 |
| 5th Grade Students | 791 |
| 6th Grade Students | 855 |
| 7th Grade Students | 868 |
| 8th Grade Students | 865 |
| 9th Grade Students | 864 |
| 10th Grade Students | 831 |
| 11th Grade Students | 828 |
| 12th Grade Students | 830 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 202 |
| Hispanic | 181 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 922 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 9,455 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,575 |
| Female | 5,213 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 677 | 16.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 44 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 292 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 329 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 201 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 106 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 67 |
| Elementary | 17 |
| Secondary | 17 |
| Other | 33 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 24 |
| Library Support Staff | 24 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 770 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 21 |
| School Administrators | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 52 |
| Student Support Services | 31 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 619 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $124,897,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $68,023,000 | 54.5% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $57,085,000 | 45.7% |
| Other School Systems | $7,365,000 | 5.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $191,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $2,626,000 | 2.1% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Rents and Royalties | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| Sale of Property | $25,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $124,000 | 0.10% |
| Miscellaneous | $599,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $50,291,000 | 40.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $40,496,000 | 32.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,558,000 | 2.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,660,000 | 2.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,736,000 | 1.4% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $45,000 | 0.04% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $257,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $609,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch Programs | $60,000 | 0.05% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $867,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $3,000 | 0.00% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,583,000 | 5.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,794,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,060,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $267,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $11,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $182,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,599,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Other | $585,000 | 0.5% |
| Direct - Other | $85,000 | 0.07% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $93,332,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $56,129,000 | 60.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $32,738,000 | 35.1% |
| Student Support | $4,190,000 | 3.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $7,911,000 | 6.3% |
| General Administration Support | $409,000 | 0.3% |
| School Administration Support | $5,776,000 | 4.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,340,000 | 5.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $6,267,000 | 5.0% |
| Other Support Services | $845,000 | 0.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,465,000 | 4.8% |
| Food Services | $4,465,000 | 3.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 83.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 753 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 67 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 41 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Bedford County Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 22
- Students: 10,926
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 677
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| BEDFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
806 Burks Hill Rd
Bedford, VA Public | 3-6 | 449 | 14.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BEDFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
503 Longwood Ave
Bedford, VA Public | 7-8 | 472 | 17.2 |  Review This School |
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| BEDFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
807 College St
Bedford, VA Public | PK-2 | 360 | 15.7 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| BIG ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1114 Schooldays Rd
Big Island, VA Public | PK-6 | 216 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| BODY CAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3420 Body Camp Rd
Bedford, VA Public | PK-5 | 177 | 12.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BOONSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1234 Eagle Circle
Lynchburg, VA Public | KG-5 | 321 | 16.1 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
One Scholar Ln
Forest, VA Public | KG-5 | 463 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| FOREST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA Public | 6-8 | 1,024 | 17.1 | 3.5 out of 5 6 Reviews |
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| GOODVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1374 Rivermont Academy Rd
Goodview, VA Public | PK-5 | 529 | 16.0 | Review This School |
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| HUDDLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1027 Huddleston Dr
Huddleston, VA Public | PK-5 | 214 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,302 | 18.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
100 Liberty Minutemen Dr
Bedford, VA Public | 9-12 | 938 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| MONETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12718 Moneta Rd
Moneta, VA Public | PK-5 | 203 | 18.5 | Review This School |
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| MONTVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
One Little Patriot Dr
Montvale, VA Public | PK-6 | 293 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| NEW LONDON ACADEMY ELEMENTARY | ||||
12400 East Lynchburgsalem Trnp
Forest, VA Public | PK-5 | 371 | 16.1 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| OTTER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1044 Otter River Dr
Goode, VA Public | PK-5 | 237 | 19.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
600 Edmund St
Bedford, VA Public | 9-12 | - | - | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STAUNTON RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1095 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA Public | 9-12 | 1,113 | 17.1 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1293 Golden Eagle Dr
Moneta, VA Public | 6-8 | 851 | 19.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| STEWARTSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1138 Wildcat Rd
Goodview, VA Public | PK-5 | 416 | 14.3 | 4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| THAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1245 Thaxton School Rd
Thaxton, VA Public | PK-6 | 257 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA Public | PK-5 | 635 | 16.3 | Review This School |
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