Top Rankings
Bedford City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,857 students in Bedford City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Bedford City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
2,857 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bedford City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#695 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
57%
Graduation Rate
79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
2,328 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
82%
17%
# White Students
206 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
7%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
172 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
203
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
203
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,871 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,737 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,871
$17,132
Spending / Student
$19,737
$17,081
Best Bedford City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #22.
Glendale Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Glendale St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4227
Grades: PK-2
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Carylwood Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1387 Caryl Dr
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Grades: 3-5
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Intermediate School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Columbus Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Central Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
799 Washington St
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4225
Grades: PK-2
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,857 students.
What is the rank of Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District is ranked #705 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford City School District?
82% of Bedford City School District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Bedford City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,737 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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