Bedford-North Lawrence High School vs New Palestine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 104 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
New Palestine High School
New Palestine · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
| Measure | Bedford-North Lawrence High School Bedford, Indiana | New Palestine High School New Palestine, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 387 | #57 of 387 |
| National rank | #9939 of 16,910 | #3657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,268 | 1,254 |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | 1,254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Bedford | New Palestine |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Palestine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 44.0).
- •New Palestine High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •New Palestine High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 55%).
- •New Palestine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 53.6%).
- •Bedford-North Lawrence High School is the larger school with 1,268 students compared with 1,254.
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-North Lawrence High School better than New Palestine High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Palestine High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 44.0 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-North Lawrence High School and New Palestine High School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Bedford and New Palestine in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford-North Lawrence High School: 1,268. New Palestine High School: 1,254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford-North Lawrence High School and New Palestine High School rank in Indiana?
Bedford-North Lawrence High School is 272nd of 387 and New Palestine High School is 57th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).