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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,847 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 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,847 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Bedford City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
2,269 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
80%
17%
# White Students
191 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
7%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
185
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
208
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
208
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,941 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,806 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,941
$17,287
Spending / Student
$19,806
$17,235
Best Bedford City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carylwood Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1387 Caryl Dr
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Grades: 3-5
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Columbus Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Grades: 3-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Bedford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
481 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 880 students
Rank: #55.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 579 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
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Excel
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3506
Grades: 3-12
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,847 students.
What is the rank of Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District is ranked #684 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
80% of Bedford City School District students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Bedford City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,806 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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