Bedford Middle School vs Dollens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.3 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
Dollens Elementary
Oolitic · Public elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | Bedford Middle School Bedford, Indiana | Dollens Elementary Oolitic, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 335 | #563 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11167 of 15,369 | #24251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 518 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Bedford | Oolitic |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dollens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 33.6).
- •Dollens Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Dollens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Bedford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 65%).
- •Dollens Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.2).
- •Bedford Middle School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 217.
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 Dollens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dollens Elementary ranks higher (51.3 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 Dollens Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Oolitic in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Middle School: 518. Dollens Elementary: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Middle School and Dollens Elementary rank in Indiana?
Bedford Middle School is 274th of 335 and Dollens Elementary is 563rd of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).