Bedford Junior High School vs New Bedford Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Junior High School
Temperance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students
New Bedford Academy
Lambertville · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
63 students
| Measure | Bedford Junior High School Temperance, Michigan | New Bedford Academy Lambertville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 485 | #916 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6045 of 15,369 | #31603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 923 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 923 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Temperance | Lambertville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 40.5).
- •Bedford Junior High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Bedford Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Bedford Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 57.1%).
- •New Bedford Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.5).
- •Bedford Junior High School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 63.
- •Bedford Junior High School is a public school while New Bedford Academy 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 Junior High School better than New Bedford Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford Junior High School ranks higher (57.3 vs 40.5 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 Junior High School and New Bedford Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Temperance and Lambertville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Junior High School: 923. New Bedford Academy: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Junior High School and New Bedford Academy rank in Michigan?
Bedford Junior High School is 174th of 485 and New Bedford Academy is 916th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).