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Bedford School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
6
Schools
4,161
Students
$17,991
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
5.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-46pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bedford School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 4,161 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,991 is above average for a US public school district. Only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Memorial SchoolPK–04445
Peter Woodbury SchoolKG–04450
Riddle Brook SchoolKG–04526
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
McKelvie Intermediate School05–06649
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School07–08700
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bedford High School09–131,391
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,991+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
70%
State
25.2%
Local (property tax)
70.0%
Federal
4.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,161
Students
6%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,991 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 6% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bedford School District?
Bedford School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,161 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bedford School District?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bedford School District spend per student?
Bedford School District spends $17,991 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bedford School District?
6% of students in Bedford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bedford School District?
No, Bedford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bedford School District serve?
Bedford School District serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Bedford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bedford School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.