Bedford El Sch vs Bedford MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford El Sch
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
764 students
Bedford MS
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
| Measure | Bedford El Sch Bedford, Pennsylvania | Bedford MS Bedford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,627 | #285 of 521 |
| National rank | #21367 of 50,301 | #6162 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 55.4).
- •Bedford El Sch does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Bedford El Sch does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Bedford MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Bedford MS does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.6).
- •Bedford El Sch is the larger school with 764 students compared with 414.
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 El Sch better than Bedford MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford MS ranks higher (56.8 vs 55.4 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 El Sch and Bedford MS?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford El Sch: 764. Bedford MS: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford El Sch and Bedford MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bedford El Sch is 893rd of 1,627 and Bedford MS is 285th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).