Bedford El Sch vs Bedford SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.0 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 SHS
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
| Measure | Bedford El Sch Bedford, Pennsylvania | Bedford SHS Bedford, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #893 of 1,627 | #257 of 618 |
| National rank | #21367 of 50,301 | #3950 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 764 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 55.4).
- •Bedford SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Bedford SHS does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Bedford SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 53.1%).
- •Bedford SHS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.6).
- •Bedford El Sch is the larger school with 764 students compared with 495.
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 SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford SHS ranks higher (67.4 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 SHS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford El Sch: 764. Bedford SHS: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford El Sch and Bedford SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bedford El Sch is 893rd of 1,627 and Bedford SHS is 257th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).