Bedford County Public Schools
Bedford County, Tennessee
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
15
public schools
Total Enrollment
9,047
students
School Districts
1
district
How to use the Bedford County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Tennessee; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Bedford County has one district entry in this county file: Bedford County. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Shelbyville has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 8 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Bedford County
Reported Enrollment
9,047
15 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bedford County
Bedford County
15 Public Schools in Bedford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Central High School | Profile | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,553 |
| Harris Middle School | Profile | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 963 |
| Eakin Elementary | Listed only | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 692 |
| Cascade Elementary | Listed only | Bedford County | Wartrace, 37183Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 675 |
| Learning Way Elementary | Listed only | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 675 |
| Community Elementary School | Listed only | Bedford County | Unionville, 37180Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 663 |
| Liberty Elementary | Listed only | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 630 |
| Community High School | Listed only | Bedford County | Unionville, 37180Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 566 |
| Cascade High School | Listed only | Bedford County | Wartrace, 37183Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 545 |
| Thomas Magnet School | Listed only | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 449 |
| East Side Elementary | Listed only | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 424 |
| South Side Elementary | Listed only | Bedford County | Shelbyville, 37160Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Cascade Middle School | Listed only | Bedford County | Wartrace, 37183Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 378 |
| Community Middle School | Listed only | Bedford County | Unionville, 37180Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 370 |
| Bedford County Virtual School | Listed only | Bedford County | Wartrace, 37183Rural: Distant | 3–10 | Virtual | 77 |
Shelbyville Central High School
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
Harris Middle School
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
Eakin Elementary
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
Cascade Elementary
Bedford County
Wartrace, 37183 / Rural: Distant
Learning Way Elementary
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
Community Elementary School
Bedford County
Unionville, 37180 / Rural: Distant
Liberty Elementary
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Rural: Fringe
Community High School
Bedford County
Unionville, 37180 / Rural: Distant
Cascade High School
Bedford County
Wartrace, 37183 / Rural: Distant
Thomas Magnet School
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
East Side Elementary
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
South Side Elementary
Bedford County
Shelbyville, 37160 / Town: Distant
Cascade Middle School
Bedford County
Wartrace, 37183 / Rural: Distant
Community Middle School
Bedford County
Unionville, 37180 / Rural: Distant
Bedford County Virtual School
Bedford County
Wartrace, 37183 / Rural: Distant
Bedford County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Bedford County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Tennessee. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Bedford County public school directory?
The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Bedford County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Bedford County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Bedford County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Bedford County?
This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bedford County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.