How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH | LIBERTY HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Forest, VA | Bedford, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,282 | 708 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 69.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH | LIBERTY HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,207 | $14,207 |
| District | Bedford County Public Schools | Bedford County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH | LIBERTY HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.3% | 77.5% |
| African American | 7.4% | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH | LIBERTY HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 31 | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 320.5:1 | 236:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.6% | 27.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 177 | 301 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.