For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,111 students in Bedford County, PA.
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford County, PA are Everett Area High School, Bedford Sr. High School and Northern Bedford County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Bedford County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bedford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Everett Area High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Sr. High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Bedford County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 8-12
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Bedford County Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 Pennknoll Road
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #66.
Tussey Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Bedford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
312 Chaneysville Cove Rd
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 784-5546
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
124 Hitchens Rd
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Defiance, PA 16633
(814) 928-4611
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Grades: 7-12
| 803 students
233 School Dr
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3216
Grades: K-5
| 32 students
268 Rockhill Church Rd
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Clearville, PA 15535
(814) 652-9114
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
4401 Cortland Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Grades: 3-4
| 227 students
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 486 students
199 Front St
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Grades: 7-8
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford County, PA include Everett Area High School, Bedford Sr. High School and Northern Bedford County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford County?
7 public high schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bedford County include: Everett Area High School vs. Bedford Sr. High School, Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School vs. Bedford Sr. High School, Bedford Sr. High School vs. Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
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