5.1avg / 10

Bedford City School District

School District · Bedford, Ohio

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 2,847

Teachers (FTE): 217

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,847

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,847

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#577 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

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 #577 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Bedford City's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bedford High School (7.1/10), Columbus Intermediate School (5.8/10), and Heskett Middle School (5.7/10). 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	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Bedford High School	7.1 / 10	High	—	880
2	Columbus Intermediate School	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	353
3	Heskett Middle School	5.7 / 10	Middle	—	579
4	Carylwood Intermediate School	5.2 / 10	Elementary	—	241
5	Excel	5.2 / 10	Other	—	94
6	Glendale Primary School	3.6 / 10	Elementary	—	304
7	Central Primary School	3.3 / 10	Elementary	—	396

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. District-level spending was $21,970 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Bedford City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Bedford High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Bedford City students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.5%.

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

Math Proficiency42.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency52.5%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Bedford City with test data.

Schools in Bedford City

7 schools

Elementary Schools4

Columbus Intermediate School

3535.8

Carylwood Intermediate School

2415.2

Glendale Primary School

3043.6

Central Primary School

3963.3

Middle Schools1

Heskett Middle School

High Schools1

Other Schools1

District Details

State: Ohio
City: Bedford
Total Enrollment: 2,847
Teachers (FTE): 217
District spending per student: $21,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Bedford City?

Bedford City's district-level spending was $21,970 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Bedford High School is the highest-rated school in Bedford City with a composite score of 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Bedford City?

Across schools in Bedford City with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.5%. 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 5.1/10 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: 5.1/10
Math Proficiency: 42.8%
ELA Proficiency: 52.5%

Resources

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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.