Bedford MS vs DeFranco El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 299 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford MS
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
DeFranco El Sch
Bangor · Public middle · Grades 5–6
413 students
| Measure | Bedford MS Bedford, Pennsylvania | DeFranco El Sch Bangor, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #285 of 521 | #158 of 521 |
| National rank | #6162 of 15,369 | #3427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 414 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| city | Bedford | Bangor |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeFranco El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 56.8).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Bedford MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 55.9%).
- •DeFranco El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.3).
- •Bedford MS is the larger school with 414 students compared with 413.
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 MS better than DeFranco El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), DeFranco El Sch ranks higher (69.6 vs 56.8 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 MS and DeFranco El Sch?
About 299 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bangor in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford MS: 414. DeFranco El Sch: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford MS and DeFranco El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Bedford MS is 285th of 521 and DeFranco El Sch is 158th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).