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Best Bedford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,994 students in Bedford County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 572 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Bedford County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, TN are Thomas Magnet School, Cascade Elementary School and Cascade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Bedford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2998 Fairfield Pike
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9389
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cascade High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3035 Fairfield Pike
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Community Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3480 Highway 41a
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1417
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Community High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Community Crossing
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7809
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Community Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Hwy 41a Rd
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1426
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Shelbyville Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Gr: 9-12 | 1,604 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Elliott St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7112
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Harris Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
570 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5195
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Cannon Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7545
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Learning Way Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Learning Way Dr
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 685-1425
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Glenoaks Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-7852
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Cartwright Elementary School
1753 Fairfield Pike
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-3284
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford County, TN include Thomas Magnet School, Cascade Elementary School and Cascade Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bedford County?
14 public schools are located in Bedford County.
What percentage of students in Bedford County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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