How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bedford County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, Virginia | Christiansburg, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 9,084 | 9,693 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bedford County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,519 | $14,114 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 52.1% | 48.5% |
| Local Revenue | 32.1% | 41.4% |
Bedford County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Montgomery County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bedford County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.1% | 76.3% |
| African American | 7.4% | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 6.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.4% | 41.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bedford County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 86 | 59 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 313.6:1 | 299.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.0% | 17.0% |
School Types
Bedford County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Montgomery County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.