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Bedford County Schools score 'advancing'; six schools earn federal 'reward' designation
Summary
Assistant to the director of Bedford County Schools reported the district earned an "advancing" designation, the highest yet, based on 2023–24 student achievement and growth; six schools qualified as federal 'reward' schools and several capital projects were updated.
Bedford County Schools reported academic results from the 2023–24 school year to the Bedford County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 14, with district leadership announcing the district’s overall designation as "advancing" and six schools earning a federal "reward" designation.
Tim Harwell, speaking as the assistant for the school system's director, told commissioners that the state and federal accountability system assigns letter grades (A–F) based on student achievement, growth and, for high schools, college- and career-readiness. Harwell said the district received its highest-ever designation, "advancing," and highlighted the local schools that earned top marks and reward status.
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