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Forest Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
100 Ashwood Dr, Forest, VA 24551 · (434) 525-6630 · Part of Bedford County Public Schools
Students
854
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
20%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Forest Middle
- School Grade A−: near the top of Virginia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 15.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Forest kids: Jefferson Forest High
On the path
Where Forest kids come from and go next.
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Forest MiddleYou are here
9–12Jefferson Forest High1,282 students
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency71%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts85%
State average 69.5%
Location
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100 Ashwood Dr, Forest
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6260
Grade 7304
Grade 8290
Enrollment over time
742’20
881’21
870’22
890’23
854’24
Up 15.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 78%Black 7%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 5%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.