Summary:
Lawrence County Independent Schools is the only school in this area — a single K–8 school in Bedford, Indiana serving 205 students. It is classified as an Elementary school, though it covers kindergarten through 8th grade. The district, Lawrence County Independent Schools, mirrors the school's figures. Of its students, 63.41% qualify for free or reduced lunch, per-student spending is $14,437, and the student-teacher ratio is 13.6 — about 15 teachers for 205 students.
Performance is improving but remains below average overall. The school's rank rose to 644 of 1,015 (37th percentile, 2 stars) in 2025–2026, up from 771 of 1,005 (23rd percentile, 1 star) in 2024–2025 — a gain of 127 positions and one star, though the district snapshot still shows 1 star and a 26th percentile rank. All-grade Math improved from 20.80% to 32.69% proficiency, ELA from 25.41% to 28.85%, Science from 33.33% to 35.56%, and 5th grade Social Studies from 27.27% to 29.41%. Bright spots include 3rd grade Math at 57.89% proficient vs. the state's 51.9%, 4th grade ELA at 42.86% vs. 42.2%, and 4th grade Science at 42.86% vs. 43.8%.
Concerns center on the upper grades and attendance. 8th grade ELA is 16.67% vs. 44% statewide, and 8th grade Math is 8.33% vs. 34.2%. Math falls sharply after 4th grade: 46.43% in 4th, then 23.53% in 5th, 17.65% in 6th, 18.18% in 7th, and 8.33% in 8th. Chronic absenteeism is 31.4%, nearly twice the state rate of 16.7%. Because grade-level cohorts at this small school are tiny, single-year percentages can swing widely and should be read with caution.
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