Overview
Forest Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Forest, Virginia. The school enrolls 854 students. It is part of the Bedford County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 66% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
प्रकार शाळा—
पातळी स्तरMiddle
Grade Span6–8
जिल्हा जिल्हाBedford County Public Schools
County51019
शहर शहरForest
ZIP24551
चार्टर स्कूलNo
मॅग्नेट स्कूलNo
Title I शीर्षक INo
NCES School ID510036002174
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment854
White77.8%
Hispanic / Latino5.3%
Black / African American7.4%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %21%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)