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7 schools in Bedford

Virginia · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Bedford? The city has 7 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,940 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Bedford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,940
-191 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 74%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
14%
was 15%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bedford County Alternative Education CenterElementaryN-N·
Bedford ElementaryElementary02-05448
Bedford PrimaryElementaryPK-01266
Governor's Health Sciences AcademyElementaryN-N·
Liberty HighHigh09-12708
Liberty MiddleMiddle06-08518
Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology CenterElementaryN-N·

About Bedford

Public education in Bedford, Virginia runs across 7 schools that educates roughly 1,940 students. By footprint, Bedford sits in the medium-population bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 277, noticeably below the state mean of about 672.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,940 students, declined 9% from the 2,131 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bedford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bedford?
Bedford, Virginia has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,940 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bedford?
Bedford has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bedford?
Liberty High is the largest public school in Bedford by enrollment, with approximately 708 students.
What school districts serve Bedford?
Bedford public schools are operated by Bedford County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Bedford cover?
Public schools in Bedford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.