For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 739 students in Bedford, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford, IN are Bedford Middle School and Lawrence County Independent Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bedford, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Grades: 7-8
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bedford, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Englewood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Grades: K-11
| 28 students
223 Old Farm Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2376
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
278 Trogdon Lane
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-2192
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1701 Brian Lane Way
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-2333
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
71 Shawswick School Rd
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-6121
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
420 'w' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4821
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bedford, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bedford, IN include Bedford Middle School and Lawrence County Independent Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in Bedford?
3 public middle schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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