Bedford Elementary vs Bedford Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Elementary
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
448 students
Bedford Primary
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
266 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary Bedford, Virginia | Bedford Primary Bedford, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #933 of 1,142 | #1138 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #17247 of 50,301 | #43429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 448 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 103% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 22.2).
- •Bedford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 103%).
- •Bedford Primary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Bedford Elementary is the larger school with 448 students compared with 266.
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 Elementary better than Bedford Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford Elementary ranks higher (61.3 vs 22.2 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 Elementary and Bedford Primary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary: 448. Bedford Primary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary and Bedford Primary rank in Virginia?
Bedford Elementary is 933rd of 1,142 and Bedford Primary is 1138th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).