Bedford High School vs Parker-Varney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.0 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
Parker-Varney School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
406 students
| Measure | Bedford High School Bedford, New Hampshire | Parker-Varney School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 89 | #242 of 254 |
| National rank | #662 of 16,910 | #33610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,360 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 27% |
| city | Bedford | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 37.6).
- •Bedford High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Bedford High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 33%).
- •Bedford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 53%).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Bedford High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 406.
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 Parker-Varney School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford High School ranks higher (84.7 vs 37.6 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 Parker-Varney School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford High School: 1,360. Parker-Varney School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford High School and Parker-Varney School rank in New Hampshire?
Bedford High School is 7th of 89 and Parker-Varney School is 242nd of 254 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).