Top Rankings
Bedford County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,994 students in Bedford County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
51爆料s in Bedford County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
8,994 Students
1,012,911 Students
# Teachers
641 Teachers
66,710 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bedford County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,749 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
61 Students
21,164 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,789 Students
149,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
15%
# Black Students
593 Students
209,941 Students
% Black Students
7%
21%
# White Students
4,988 Students
582,337 Students
% White Students
55%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,188 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
543 Students
47,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
222
33,266
# Students in K Grade:
685
74,817
# Students in 1st Grade:
703
76,108
# Students in 2nd Grade:
719
78,057
# Students in 3rd Grade:
649
74,836
# Students in 4th Grade:
631
75,136
# Students in 5th Grade:
678
76,026
# Students in 6th Grade:
675
75,133
# Students in 7th Grade:
678
74,349
# Students in 8th Grade:
661
74,406
# Students in 9th Grade:
715
77,457
# Students in 10th Grade:
720
77,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
669
74,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
589
71,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,950. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,290 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,451
$11,950
Spending / Student
$9,290
$11,450
Best Bedford County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2998 Fairfield Pike
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1165 Bell Bckle/wartrace
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Grades: 9-12
| 554 students
Rank: #55.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3480 Highway 41a
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1417
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1417
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Community Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3470 Hwy 41a Rd
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1426
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1426
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Community High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Community Crossing
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Rank: #99.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
Shelbyville Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #1111.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Grades: 6-8
| 950 students
Rank: #1212.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1313.
Learning Way Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #1414.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,994 students.
What is the rank of Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District is ranked #107 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County School District?
55% of Bedford County School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford County School District?
Bedford County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Bedford County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,290 is less than the state median of $11,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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