Bedford Middle School vs Bedford-North Lawrence High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Middle School
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
518 students
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Bedford Middle School Bedford, Indiana | Bedford-North Lawrence High School Bedford, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 335 | #272 of 387 |
| National rank | #11167 of 15,369 | #9939 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford-North Lawrence High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 33.6).
- •Bedford-North Lawrence High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Bedford-North Lawrence High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Bedford-North Lawrence High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 59.1%).
- •Bedford Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.4).
- •Bedford-North Lawrence High School is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 518.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bedford Middle School better than Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford-North Lawrence High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 33.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bedford Middle School and Bedford-North Lawrence High School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Middle School: 518. Bedford-North Lawrence High School: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Middle School and Bedford-North Lawrence High School rank in Indiana?
Bedford Middle School is 274th of 335 and Bedford-North Lawrence High School is 272nd of 387 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).