For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,693 students in Bedford County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, TN are Cascade High School, Community High School and Shelbyville Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Bedford County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cascade High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bedford County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cascade High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1165 Bell Bckle/wartrace
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-9394
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Community High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Community Crossing
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Unionville, TN 37180
(931) 685-1418
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Shelbyville Central High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Eagle Blvd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-5672
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1165 Bell Buckle Wartrace Rd
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 684-3284
Gr: 3-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, TN include Cascade High School, Community High School and Shelbyville Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford County?
3 public high schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bedford County include: Community High School vs. Cascade High School, Shelbyville Central High School vs. Cascade High School, Cascade High School vs. Community High School
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