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#1211 of 1,823 schools in IN
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
High School · North Lawrence Com Schools · Bedford, IN
A North Lawrence Com Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
595 N Stars Blvd, Bedford, IN 47421
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2021)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bedford-north Lawrence High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bedford-north Lawrence 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bedford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,588
Median home value
$165,200
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Lawrence Com Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bedford-north Lawrence High School is listed in North Lawrence Com Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bedford-north Lawrence High School
Bedford-north Lawrence High School is a public high school in Bedford, IN, part of North Lawrence Com Schools, serving approximately 1,249 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford-north Lawrence High School
What grades does Bedford-north Lawrence High School serve?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford-north Lawrence High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bedford-north Lawrence High School rank in IN?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks #1,211 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Bedford-north Lawrence High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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-north Lawrence High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bedford-north Lawrence High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bedford-north Lawrence High School a charter school?
No, Bedford-north Lawrence High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bedford-north Lawrence High School a Title I school?
No, Bedford-north Lawrence High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
50.4% of students at Bedford-north Lawrence 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (812) 279-9756
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47421)
- 27,610
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47421; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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