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5 schools in Forest

Virginia · Public K-12

Forest sits inside Virginia with 5 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 3,417, and a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Forest

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,417
-199 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 81%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
7%
was 6%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Forest ElementaryElementaryPK-05384
Forest MiddleMiddle06-08854
Jefferson Forest HighHigh09-121,282
New London Academy ElementaryElementaryPK-05330
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryElementaryPK-05567

About Forest

Forest is a compact Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 3,417 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 3,616 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,417 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 81% to 75%.

On allk12, the community for Forest discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Forest, Virginia?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Forest, with a combined enrollment of about 3,417.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Forest?
Forest has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Forest?
Jefferson Forest High is the largest public school in Forest by enrollment, with approximately 1,282 students.
What school districts serve Forest?
Forest public schools are operated by Bedford County Public Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Forest cover?
Public schools in Forest serve students from pre-K through grade 12.