For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 723 students in 47421, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 47421, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 47421 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 47421, IN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47421, IN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 47421, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 47421, IN include Bedford Middle School and Lawrence County Independent Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in 47421?
3 public middle schools are located in 47421.
What is the racial composition of students in 47421?
47421 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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