Schools in Goodview, VA

The city of Goodview, Virginia, is served by two public elementary schools—Goodview Elementary and Stewartsville Elementary—both part of Bedford County Public Schools, serving grades PK-5 in a district rated 4 stars and ranked 35th out of 131 districts in Virginia.

Goodview Elementary is the clear standout, ranking 409th out of 1,111 Virginia schools (63rd percentile) compared to Stewartsville's 615th (45th percentile). Goodview has climbed steadily from the 57th percentile in 2023-2024 and holds a 7-10 percentage point advantage in overall SOL proficiency. It excels particularly in 5th-grade math and science, both at 85.3%, well above state averages. Stewartsville Elementary, while lower-performing overall, shows notable strengths in 3rd-grade reading and math (71.1% and 84.2%, respectively) and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (10.6% vs. Goodview's 13.3% and the state's 14.8%). Stewartsville also showed stronger year-over-year improvement, gaining 4.0 percentage points overall compared to Goodview's 0.7.

Both schools serve economically disadvantaged populations—Goodview's free/reduced lunch rate is 82.94%, and Stewartsville's exceeds 100%, meaning essentially every student qualifies. Despite this, Goodview outperforms state averages in most subjects, demonstrating that high poverty does not prevent strong achievement. However, Goodview's 3rd-grade reading proficiency (60%) is a concern, well below the district (73.9%) and state (67.6%). Stewartsville spends about $405 less per student but maintains a slightly better student-teacher ratio (13.9 vs. 14.7). Both schools experience significant grade-level swings year-over-year, reflecting the impact of individual cohorts in small schools. Overall, families have two solid elementary options in Goodview, with Goodview Elementary offering stronger consistency and higher rankings, while Stewartsville Elementary shows promising momentum and stronger early-grade performance.