51爆料

Bedford School District

103 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110-6202
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 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 5% of public schools in New Hampshire.
51爆料s in Bedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), 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 Mckelvie Intermediate 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
506 Schools
# Students
4,060 Students
164,959 Students
# Teachers
299 Teachers
14,407 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bedford School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#7 out of 189 school districts
(Top 5%)
74%
42%
77%
51%
56%
36%
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
78%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,101. 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 $21,319. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,595
$22,101
Spending / Student
$18,009
$21,319

Best Bedford School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riddle Brook School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
230 New Boston Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 471-1082
Gr: K-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Peter Woodbury School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
180 County Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 622-0431
Gr: K-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Mckelvie Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
108 Liberty Hill Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 472-3951
Gr: 5-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Memorial School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
55 Old Bedford Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 627-1776
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Bedford High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47b Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9000
Gr: 9-13 | 1,393 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47a Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110
(603) 310-9100
Gr: 7-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

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 #9 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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 $21,319. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 4,060 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in NH)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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