Excellent
#20 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 2% in state
Bedford High School
High School · Bedford Comm School District · Bedford, IA
A Bedford Comm School District high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 234 906 Pennsylvania St, Bedford, IA 50833
- Math 83% vs IA 70% (2025)
- Reading 93% vs IA 76% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bedford High School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bedford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average339/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,250
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$646/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bedford Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bedford High School is listed in Bedford Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bedford High School
Bedford High School is a public high school in Bedford, IA, part of Bedford Comm School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bedford High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford High School
What grades does Bedford High School serve?
Bedford High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bedford High School rank in IA?
Bedford High School ranks #20 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Bedford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bedford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bedford High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bedford High School a charter school?
No, Bedford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bedford High School a Title I school?
No, Bedford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford High School?
42.8% of students at Bedford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (712) 523-2656
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 50833)
- 2,085
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50833; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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