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Best Schools in Bedford, IN
Bedford, IN has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,063 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Bedford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bedford, IN
The top high schools in Bedford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bloomington High School South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1649 Students
2. Bloomfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
3. Bedford-north Lawrence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
4. Brown County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 509 Students
5. Crawford County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
6. Mitchell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 436 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bedford, IN
The top middle schools in Bedford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 524 Students
2. Crawford County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
3. Bloomfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
4. Bedford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 562 Students
5. Brown County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
6. Mitchell Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bedford, IN
The top elementary schools in Bedford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 404 Students
2. Parkview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 513 Students
3. Needmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students
4. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
5. Burris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 322 Students
7. Van Buren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 245 Students
8. Shawswick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 480 Students
9. South Crawford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
10. Oolitic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Lawrence Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bedford, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bedford, IN has a total population of 23,340 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bedford, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bedford, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bedford, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bedford, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bedford, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bedford, IN
How many schools are in Bedford, IN?
Bedford, IN has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,063 students in total.
How do schools in Bedford perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Bedford score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Bedford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bedford?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Bedford
7 of 7 schools in Bedford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2D: 3
All 7 public schools we grade in Bedford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Needmore Elementary School
- Parkview Elementary School
- Shawswick Elementary School
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.