Bedford SHS vs Wellsboro Area HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford SHS
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–12
495 students
Wellsboro Area HS
Wellsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
496 students
| Measure | Bedford SHS Bedford, Pennsylvania | Wellsboro Area HS Wellsboro, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #257 of 618 | #183 of 618 |
| National rank | #3950 of 16,910 | #2446 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 42.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Bedford | Wellsboro |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellsboro Area HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 67.4).
- •Wellsboro Area HS does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Wellsboro Area HS does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Wellsboro Area HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 51.3%).
- •Bedford SHS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Wellsboro Area HS is the larger school with 496 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 SHS better than Wellsboro Area HS?
On the Success Index (US), Wellsboro Area HS ranks higher (73.6 vs 67.4 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 SHS and Wellsboro Area HS?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Wellsboro in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford SHS: 495. Wellsboro Area HS: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford SHS and Wellsboro Area HS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bedford SHS is 257th of 618 and Wellsboro Area HS is 183rd of 618 among high schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).