Bedford County School District
School District · Shelbyville, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
8 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Bedford County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bedford County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Thomas Magnet School
Shelbyville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cascade Middle School
Wartrace · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cascade Elementary
Wartrace · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#112 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,873
$1,538 vs Tennessee median
District size
8,994 students
Much larger than Tennessee median
The short answer
Bedford County ranks #112 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Bedford County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Thomas Magnet School (8.1/10), Cascade Middle School (7.3/10), and Cascade Elementary (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bedford County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Magnet School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Cascade Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cascade Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Community Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Cascade High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | East Side Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Community Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Liberty Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Community High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Eakin Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bedford County
Bedford County is a Shelbyville, Tennessee school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 8,994 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $9,873 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Bedford County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Thomas Magnet School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Bedford County students show an average math proficiency of 37.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bedford County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bedford County with test data.
Schools in Bedford County
14 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Shelbyville
- Total Enrollment
- 8,994
- Teachers (FTE)
- 641
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford County?
Bedford County has 14 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bedford County?
The average composite rating for Bedford County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bedford County?
Bedford County spends $9,873 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bedford County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bedford County is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bedford County?
Thomas Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Bedford County with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Bedford County?
Across schools in Bedford County with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bedford County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Bedford County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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