Bedford Middle School vs Lawrence County Independent Schools
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 9.0 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
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Bedford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
205 students
| Measure | Bedford Middle School Bedford, Indiana | Lawrence County Independent Schools Bedford, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 335 | #575 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11167 of 15,369 | #24540 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 518 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence County Independent Schools scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 33.6).
- •Bedford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 63.4%).
- •Lawrence County Independent Schools does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.2).
- •Bedford Middle School is the larger school with 518 students compared with 205.
- •Bedford Middle School is a public school while Lawrence County Independent Schools is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lawrence County Independent Schools?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence County Independent Schools ranks higher (50.9 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 Lawrence County Independent Schools?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Middle School: 518. Lawrence County Independent Schools: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Middle School and Lawrence County Independent Schools rank in Indiana?
Bedford Middle School is 274th of 335 and Lawrence County Independent Schools is 575th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).