Schools in Bessemer, Alabama (2025)
14 schools · 6,090 students · 11 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 400.
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Ranked schools in Bessemer
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 156Concord Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 250Oak Grove Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 576 students
- 344Oak Grove High SchoolBessemer · Public High33% Math proficiency · 777 students
- 440McCalla Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 752 students
- 538Empower Community SchoolLower SchoolBessemer · Charter Elementary71.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 201 students
- 636Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High SchoolBessemer · Charter High61.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 161 students
- 733Westhills Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 277 students
- 827Empower Community School Upper CampusBessemer · Charter Middle76.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 211 students
- 924Greenwood Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 290 students
- 1016Jonesboro Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 1116Abrams Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 231 students
- 1216Charles F Hard Elementary SchoolBessemer · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 1313Bessemer City Middle SchoolBessemer · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 149Bessemer City High SchoolBessemer · Public High8% Math proficiency · 760 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 2 | Oak Grove Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 576 |
| 3 | Oak Grove High School Bessemer · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 44.1 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 4 | McCalla Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 752 |
| 5 | Empower Community SchoolLower School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 37.5 Lower 50% | 71.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 201 |
| 6 | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School Bessemer · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 35.5 Lower 50% | 61.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 161 |
| 7 | Westhills Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 277 |
| 8 | Empower Community School Upper Campus Bessemer · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Charter | 27.4 Lower 50% | 76.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 211 |
| 9 | Greenwood Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 290 |
| 10 | Jonesboro Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 11 | Abrams Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 231 |
| 12 | Charles F Hard Elementary School Bessemer · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 13 | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 14 | Bessemer City High School Bessemer · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.1 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 760 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bessemer?
Concord Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Bessemer with a Success Index (US) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Bessemer?
Bessemer has 14 schools (9 elementary, 3 high, 2 middle) educating 6,090 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Bessemer?
The median Enrollment across schools in Bessemer is 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.