For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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