Bedford High School vs Exeter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford High School
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,360 students
Exeter High School
Exeter · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,348 students
| Measure | Bedford High School Bedford, New Hampshire | Exeter High School Exeter, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 89 | #11 of 89 |
| National rank | #662 of 16,910 | #959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,360 | 1,348 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| city | Bedford | Exeter |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 82.4).
- •Bedford High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Bedford High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 77%).
- •Bedford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 7.2%).
- •Exeter High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Bedford High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 1,348.
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 School better than Exeter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford High School ranks higher (84.7 vs 82.4 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 School and Exeter High School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Exeter in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford High School: 1,360. Exeter High School: 1,348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford High School and Exeter High School rank in New Hampshire?
Bedford High School is 7th of 89 and Exeter High School is 11th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).