Bedford High vs Carlisle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford High
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
868 students
Carlisle School
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
612 students
| Measure | Bedford High Bedford, Massachusetts | Carlisle School Carlisle, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 300 | #6 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #989 of 16,910 | #190 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 868 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Bedford | Carlisle |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 82.0).
- •Carlisle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Carlisle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Carlisle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.3).
- •Bedford High is the larger school with 868 students compared with 612.
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 High better than Carlisle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle School ranks higher (93.9 vs 82.0 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 High and Carlisle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Carlisle in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford High: 868. Carlisle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford High and Carlisle School rank in Massachusetts?
Bedford High is 69th of 300 and Carlisle School is 6th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).