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3 schools in Bedford Area SD

Pennsylvania · 1,673 students · 1 city

Bedford Area SD, Pennsylvania runs 3 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 1,673 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Bedford Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,673
-28 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Bedford Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
52.6%#206 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,673#287 of 479#5,052 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#298 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.3:1#376 of 478#4,675 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
50.6%#182 of 398#4,074 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
11.7%#337 of 378#6,429 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Bedford Area SD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,765 to 1,673 students (down 5%) and from 119 to 117 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Bedford El SchBedfordElementaryKG-05764
Bedford SHSBedfordHigh09-12495
Bedford MSBedfordMiddle06-08414

About Bedford Area SD

Across 3 schools, Bedford Area SD hosts about 1,673 students in Pennsylvania. By footprint it is a thinly populated district.

In terms of grade levels, Bedford Area SD comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Bedford Area SD has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,701 students to 1,673.

On allk12, the community for Bedford Area SD discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Bedford Area SD run?
Bedford Area SD has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,673 students in Pennsylvania.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Bedford Area SD?
Bedford Area SD includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Bedford Area SD?
Bedford El Sch is the largest public school in Bedford Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 764 students.
What grade levels does Bedford Area SD serve?
Bedford Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.