Liberty High School is one of the three high schools in Bedford County, Virginia. Liberty High School opened in 1964. Its mascot is the "Minuteman." School colors are red, white and navy blue. The school serves students from Villamont, Thaxton, Montvale, Big Island and Bedford.
Serving 727 students in grades 9-12, Liberty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Liberty High School's student population of 727 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Liberty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1135 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
79%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Liberty
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty High School's ranking?
Liberty High School is ranked #1135 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Liberty High School often compared to?
Liberty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Forest High School, Staunton River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Liberty High School?
The graduation rate of Liberty High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Liberty High School?
727 students attend Liberty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Liberty High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty High School?
Liberty High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty High School offer ?
Liberty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Liberty High School part of?
Liberty High School is part of Bedford County School District.
School Reviews
3 3/22/2022
Going to Liberty as a minority can be difficult because the white people have only come in contact with seemingly only other white people, so the reality they live in differs from the 20% of minority students. I did make good friends there and my experience was mostly good.
2 7/1/2019
I am currently enrolled at Liberty (2019). The academics are sub-par and behavioral issues are rampant. There is, however, a great theater/band program run by caring teachers. The sports teams usually do well in the tournaments they partake in. Many teachers seem like they want to be there (though there's are definitely those who don't). I am not impressed by the lack of stimulating class work (or even just classes in general). The school performs poorly on testing because the majority of the students there have no regard for their future and just don't care. It's difficult to be surrounded by slackers. That being said, there are certainly wonderful people/students/teachers at Liberty! It just takes a conscious effort to stay in with the good crowd sometimes. The school obviously has a lack of funding, which can be seen in the disrepair of the overhangs over the walkways and the lack of recent textbooks and technology.
5 4/10/2012
The marching band and football team are amazing. I love LHS. It's my favorite school I've ever been to.
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