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Bedford-north Lawrence High School vs. Mitchell High School

Should you attend Bedford-north Lawrence High School or Mitchell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bedford-north Lawrence High School
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Mitchell High School
1000 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,249 students in grades 9-12, Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,249 students
213 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bedford-north Lawrence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mitchell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bedford-north Lawrence High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mitchell High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bedford-north Lawrence High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mitchell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bedford-north Lawrence High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#547 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#965 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bedford-north Lawrence High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mitchell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in IN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bedford-north Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in IN)
45-49%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bedford-north Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in IN)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bedford-north Lawrence High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bedford-north Lawrence High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mitchell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bedford-north Lawrence High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mitchell High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
314
29
Grade 10 Students
314
39
Grade 11 Students
322
84
Grade 12 Students
292
60
Ungraded Students
7
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% White
92%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bedford-north Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mitchell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mitchell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bedford-north Lawrence High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Lawrence Com Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mitchell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mitchell Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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