Bedford City School District
School District · Bedford, Ohio
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,970
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Bedford City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bedford City 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.
Columbus Intermediate School
Bedford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carylwood Intermediate School
Bedford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bedford High School
Bedford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#594 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,970
+$7,313 vs Ohio median
District size
2,847 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Bedford City ranks #594 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Bedford City's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Columbus Intermediate School (5.5/10), Carylwood Intermediate School (5.3/10), and Bedford High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bedford City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus Intermediate School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Carylwood Intermediate School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Bedford High School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Excel | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Heskett Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Glendale Primary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Central Primary School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bedford City
Bedford City is a Bedford, Ohio school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,847 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $21,970 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Bedford City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Columbus Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bedford City students show an average math proficiency of 50.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bedford City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bedford City with test data.
Schools in Bedford City
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Bedford
- Total Enrollment
- 2,847
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford City?
Bedford City has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bedford City?
The average composite rating for Bedford City is 4.7/10. 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 City?
Bedford City spends $21,970 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bedford City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bedford City is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bedford City?
Columbus Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Bedford City with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bedford City?
Across schools in Bedford City with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bedford City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Bedford City has an average school rating of 4.7/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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