Excellent
#40 of 480 schools in NH
Top 8% in state
Bedford High School
High School · Bedford School District · Bedford, NH
A high school in Bedford, NH where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
47B Nashua Rd., Bedford, NH 03110
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bedford High School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 69% 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 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.4%
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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated871/100K
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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
$160,253
Median home value
$582,000
Median rent
$1,913/mo
College educated
61.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Bedford School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bedford High School is listed in Bedford 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, NH, part of Bedford School District, serving approximately 1,398 students in grades 9th-UG with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bedford High School
What grades does Bedford High School serve?
Bedford High School serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School is 13.8:1. 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 NH?
Bedford High School ranks #40 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Bedford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bedford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
5.4% 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
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (603) 310-9000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 03110)
- 23,580
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 03110; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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