- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest, VA
Forest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510036002174
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Forest, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036002174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Forest Middle held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510036002174 · Forest, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 14.5:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Forest Middle held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Forest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- This school
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
567 students
What this shows Forest Middle reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Middle compares
Forest Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Forest Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Middle
How many students attend Forest Middle?
Forest Middle has 854 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest, VA. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Middle is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Middle?
20.1% of students at Forest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forest Middle is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Forest, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Middle?
Forest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Middle rank among public schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Forest, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Forest Middle, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Staunton River High (816 students), and Liberty High (708 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.