Bedford High vs Hanscom School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.9 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
Hanscom School
Hanscom Air Force Base · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
493 students
| Measure | Bedford High Bedford, Massachusetts | Hanscom School Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 300 | #481 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #989 of 16,910 | #16312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 868 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 47% |
| city | Bedford | Hanscom Air Force Base |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 62.7).
- •Bedford High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Bedford High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Hanscom School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.3).
- •Bedford High is the larger school with 868 students compared with 493.
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 Hanscom School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford High ranks higher (82.0 vs 62.7 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 Hanscom School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford High: 868. Hanscom School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford High and Hanscom School rank in Massachusetts?
Bedford High is 69th of 300 and Hanscom School is 481st of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).