Bedford School District
School District · Bedford, New Hampshire
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,588
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,588
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Bedford School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bedford School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bedford High School
Bedford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
Bedford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riddle Brook School
Bedford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Hampshire rank
#11 of 89
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above New Hampshire avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,588
$3,794 vs New Hampshire median
District size
4,070 students
Much larger than New Hampshire median
The short answer
Bedford School District ranks #11 of 89 New Hampshire districts by overall school rating. Bedford School District's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bedford High School (8.5/10), Ross A. Lurgio Middle School (8.4/10), and Riddle Brook School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bedford School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Ross A. Lurgio Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Riddle Brook School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mckelvie Intermediate School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Memorial School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Peter Woodbury School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bedford School District
Bedford School District is a Bedford, New Hampshire school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,070 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $18,588 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Bedford School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bedford High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bedford School District students show an average math proficiency of 79.5% and ELA proficiency of 84.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bedford School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bedford School District with test data.
Schools in Bedford School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- City
- Bedford
- Total Enrollment
- 4,070
- Teachers (FTE)
- 298
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford School District?
Bedford School District has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bedford School District?
The average composite rating for Bedford School District is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bedford School District?
Bedford School District spends $18,588 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bedford School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bedford School District is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bedford School District?
Bedford High School is the highest-rated school in Bedford School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bedford School District?
Across schools in Bedford School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 84.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bedford School District compare to other districts in New Hampshire?
Bedford School District has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Hampshire by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 79.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 84.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Hampshire Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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