For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 974 students in Bedford, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford, OH are Bedford High School and Excel. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bedford, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Bedford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Bedford, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bedford High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bedford, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Excel
(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: 3-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Bedford, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24200 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Bedford, OH 44146
(440) 439-4503
Gr: 6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bedford, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford, OH include Bedford High School and Excel.
How many public high schools are located in Bedford?
2 public high schools are located in Bedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bedford?
Bedford public high schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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