Summary:
The city of Forest, Virginia is home to a diverse set of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Bedford County Public Schools district. These schools serve students from a range of economic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates varying from 17.96% to 31.5%.
Among the standout schools in Forest are Forest Middle School, which ranks 39th out of 419 Virginia middle schools and earns a 5-star rating, and Thomas Jefferson Elementary and Forest Elementary, which rank 140th and 141st respectively out of over 1,100 Virginia elementary schools. These top-performing schools boast exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I at Forest Middle.
While the district as a whole is ranked 43rd out of 129 in Virginia, there is room for improvement, particularly at the high school level. Jefferson Forest High lags behind the elementary and middle schools on test scores, and chronic absenteeism rates are high across all schools at 15.7%. Additionally, there is a wide range in per-student spending, from under $5,000 at the high school to over $13,000 at one of the elementary schools, which may impact the resources and support available to students.
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