Bedford County Public Schools

District Overview
Situated along the rural fringe of the Lynchburg, Virginia metropolitan area, Bedford County Public Schools operates as a fully open, traditional public school district dedicated to serving local families across the region. Headquartered at 310 S. Bridge Street in Bedford, Virginia, the division manages 22 operational schools that offer comprehensive educational programming from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Serving a student body of over 8,900 learners, the district provides a continuous academic pathway designed to nurture early childhood development while preparing older students for higher education and future careers.

To support its 8,930 enrolled students, the district maintains an expansive professional ecosystem powered by more than 3,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 1,273 certified teachers, nearly 230 instructional aides, and over 1,500 support personnel who collaboratively foster a safe, enriched, and well-resourced learning environment. Parents, prospective residents, and educational researchers looking to explore the district's programs and community initiatives can learn more by visiting their official portal at www.bedford.k12.va.us or contacting the administrative office at (540) 586-1045.
22
Total Schools
8,930
Total Students
1,273.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White6,928
Hispanic519
Black677
Asian188
Two or More597
American Indian13
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    6,928 (77.6%)
  • Black
    677 (7.6%)
  • Two or More
    597 (6.7%)
  • Hispanic
    519 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    188 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bedford County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle3
High3
Other3
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:22
Students:8,930*
Teachers (FTE):1,273.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Bedford County Public Schools
Found 22 Schools