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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,060 students in Bedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), 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 Memorial 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 22% 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
508 Schools
# Students
4,060 Students
165,155 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
14,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.32
# American Indian Students
5 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
348 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
36 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,183 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
78%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
335 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
193
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
256
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
289
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
327
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
353
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
328
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
345
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,009 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,595
$22,075
Spending / Student
$18,009
$21,293
Best Bedford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Grades: K-4
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 5-6
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Grades: 7-8
| 680 students
Rank: #66.
Bedford High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Grades: 9-13
| 1,393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford School District?
Bedford School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,060 students.
What is the rank of Bedford School District?
Bedford School District is ranked #12 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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 14:1, 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 $18,009 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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