Summary:
The 24523 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Bedford Elementary and Bedford Primary), 1 middle school (Liberty Middle), and 1 high school (Liberty High). These schools serve the Bedford County Public Schools district.
Among the schools, Liberty Middle stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 177 out of 419 Virginia middle schools and achieving 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I. In contrast, Liberty High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, from 244 out of 326 Virginia high schools in 2022-2023 to 267 out of 328 in 2024-2025, despite maintaining a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8%.
The schools in the 24523 zip code area face several challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (15.7%) and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 73.87% at Liberty High to 98.96% at Bedford Primary. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic struggles observed in many subject areas, particularly in English Reading and Mathematics, where the schools generally perform below the state averages.
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