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
Type School —
Lugar LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
Distrito ng DistritoBedford County Public Schools
County51019
City CityForest
ZIP24551
Charter School No
Magnet School Magnet SchoolNo
Titulo 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)