Bedford High vs Joseph Estabrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.2 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
Joseph Estabrook
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
| Measure | Bedford High Bedford, Massachusetts | Joseph Estabrook Lexington, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #69 of 300 | #67 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #989 of 16,910 | #1393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 868 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| city | Bedford | Lexington |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Estabrook scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 82.0).
- •Bedford High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Joseph Estabrook does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Bedford High does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Bedford High is the larger school with 868 students compared with 490.
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 Joseph Estabrook?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Estabrook ranks higher (87.7 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 Joseph Estabrook?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Lexington in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford High: 868. Joseph Estabrook: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford High and Joseph Estabrook rank in Massachusetts?
Bedford High is 69th of 300 and Joseph Estabrook is 67th of 1,009 among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).