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 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,887 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 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,887 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bedford City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#673 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Graduation Rate
87%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
78%
17%
% White
6%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,664 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,532 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,664
$17,379
Spending / Student
$19,532
$17,327
Best Bedford City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carylwood Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1387 Caryl Dr
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4509
Gr: 3-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23600 Columbus Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3322
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Heskett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5771 Perkins Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4450
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Bedford High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
481 Northfield Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 786-3522
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Excel Academy
(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
Gr: 5-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,887 students.
What is the rank of Bedford City School District?
Bedford City School District is ranked #693 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
78% of Bedford City School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $19,532 is higher than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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