Bedford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,158 students in Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.31
# American Indian Students
5 Students
362 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
342 Students
5,181 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
159 Students
12,054 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
36 Students
3,549 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,281 Students
139,336 Students
% White Students
79%
83%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
336 Students
7,895 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
4,386
# Students in K Grade:
207
11,141
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
12,261
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
12,087
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
12,123
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
12,458
# Students in 5th Grade:
305
12,406
# Students in 6th Grade:
344
12,587
# Students in 7th Grade:
332
12,430
# Students in 8th Grade:
368
13,072
# Students in 9th Grade:
327
14,183
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
13,691
# Students in 11th Grade:
358
12,935
# Students in 12th Grade:
354
12,686
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,644. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,584 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Bedford School District?
Bedford School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,158 students.
What is the rank of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District is ranked #12 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford School District?
79% of Bedford School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Bedford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,584 is less than the state median of $20,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-13
Enrollment: 4,158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in NH)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
