Top Rankings
Bedford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,968 students in Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Bedford School District are Riddle Brook School, Peter Woodbury School and Mckelvie Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Bedford School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
6 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
3,968 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% White
78%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,560 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$82 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,858
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,560
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bedford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Gr: K-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Gr: 5-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Memorial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Bedford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Gr: 9-13 | 1,358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Gr: 7-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford School District?
Bedford School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,968 students.
What is the rank of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District is ranked #9 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford School District?
78% of Bedford School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Bedford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,560 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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