For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,015 students in Bedford, TX. The top ranked public high schools in Bedford, TX are Harwood J High School and Bedford J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public high schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bedford, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harwood J High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Martin Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3360
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 354-3360
Grades: 7-9
| 1,014 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
325 Carolyn Dr
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3101
Bedford, TX 76021
(817) 788-3101
Grades: 7-9
| 1,001 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buinger Cte Academy
Alternative School
1849e Central Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3542
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 354-3542
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound
Alternative School
1100 Raider Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2295
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2295
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Bedford, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tarrant Co J J A E P (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2701 Kimbo Rd
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Tarrant County J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1849 Central Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 283-4461
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Transition Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1849f Central Dr
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2047
Bedford, TX 76022
(817) 399-2047
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bedford, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford, TX include Harwood J High School and Bedford J High School. Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford?
4 public high schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bedford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bedford include: Bedford J High School vs. Harwood J High School, Harwood J High School vs. Bedford J High School
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