Public schools in Bedford, VA
7 open public schools with an address in Bedford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,940
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Bedford public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Bedford, VA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 3 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,940 students, an average of 485 per school. The largest campus is Liberty High (708 students), and the largest elementary school is Bedford Elementary (448).
Every listed school belongs to Bedford County Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 79% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bedford
Elementary schools in Bedford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Elementary Bedford County Public Schools | 02–05 | 448 | 14.5:1 | |
| Bedford Primary Bedford County Public Schools | PK–01 | 266 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Bedford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle Bedford County Public Schools | 06–08 | 518 | 12.7:1 |
High schools in Bedford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High Bedford County Public Schools | 09–12 | 708 | 13:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Bedford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford County Alternative Education Center Bedford County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Governor's Health Sciences Academy Bedford County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center Bedford County Public Schools · Career and Technical School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black13.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Bedford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,940 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bedford
How many public schools are in Bedford, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Bedford: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,940 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bedford?
All listed public schools with an address in Bedford belong to Bedford County Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Bedford?
Liberty High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bedford, with 708 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bedford?
No school with an address in Bedford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bedford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bedford public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bedford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Virginia cities