Serving 968 students in grades 7-9, Bedford J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bedford J High School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
968 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bedford J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford J High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#741 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford J High School's ranking?
Bedford J High School is ranked #741 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bedford J High School often compared to?
Bedford J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harwood J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bedford J High School?
968 students attend Bedford J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bedford J High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford J High School?
Bedford J High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford J High School offer ?
Bedford J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Bedford J High School part of?
Bedford J High School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.
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