Bedford: Schools & Education
Education in Bedford: 7 public schools. Liberty High is the largest at 726 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,985 students.
- ~1,103 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,103 residents per school. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Bedford County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,985 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 186 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,626 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 81.9% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Central Virginia Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Central Virginia Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Lynchburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (434) 832-7600 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Bedford Central Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 321 North Bridge Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 586-8911 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24523 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2964 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 27.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12