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Best Bedford County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,111 students in Bedford County, PA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, PA are Everett Area High School, Bedford Sr. High School and Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford County, PA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bedford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Bedford County, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bedford Sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Bedford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everett Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Renaissance Circle
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 652-9114
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bedford Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522
(814) 623-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2588 Quaker Valley Road
New Paris, PA 15554
(814) 839-4195
Gr: 8-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Northern Bedford County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
152 Nbc Dr
Loysburg, PA 16659
(814) 766-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Bedford County Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
195 Pennknoll Road
Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-2760
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #66.
Tussey Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Front Street
Saxton, PA 16678
(814) 635-2975
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Hope For Hyndman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 School Drive
Hyndman, PA 15545
(814) 842-3918
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, PA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bedford County, PA include Everett Area High School, Bedford Sr. High School and Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford County?
7 public high schools are located in Bedford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford County?
Bedford County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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