School Overview
Forest Middle School, located at 100 Ashwood Dr in Forest, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Bedford County Public Schools district. It provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The school is situated in a suburban community and is known for focusing on the transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both core subject mastery and the development of study habits and personal responsibility.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Forest Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore diverse interests outside the classroom. The school maintains a strong connection to the local community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the rigor of high school. Families looking for specific data on current test scores, faculty-to-student ratios, or specialized programs are encouraged to visit the official Bedford County Public Schools website or the Virginia Department of Education’s school quality profile.
854
Total Students
61.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Middle
Demographic Student Count
White664
Hispanic45
Black63
Asian36
Two or More44
American Indian2
  • White
    664 (77.8%)
  • Black
    63 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    44 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    36 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bedford County Public Schools
Phone: (434)525-6630
Website: http://bedfordfms.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 148
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Grade 6 260
Grade 7 304
Grade 8 290

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6260
Grade 7304
Grade 8290
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43651.1%
Male41848.9%