Schools in Bessemer City, North Carolina (2025)
5 schools · 2,260 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 445.
Bessemer City, in North Carolina, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,260 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Bessemer City's schools is 445, below the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Tryon Elementary (26.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Bessemer City Primary (22.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Bessemer City Middle (18.2, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Bessemer City High (590 students), Bessemer City Middle (497 students), Bessemer City Primary (445 students).
Ranked schools in Bessemer City
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 126Tryon ElementaryBessemer City · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 336 students
- 223Bessemer City PrimaryBessemer City · Public Elementary99.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 445 students
- 318Bessemer City MiddleBessemer City · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 497 students
- 417Bessemer City HighBessemer City · Public High27% Math proficiency · 590 students
- 510Bessemer City Central ElemBessemer City · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 392 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tryon Elementary Bessemer City · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 336 |
| 2 | Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 22.6 Lower 50% | 99.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 445 |
| 3 | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 497 |
| 4 | Bessemer City High Bessemer City · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 590 |
| 5 | Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 10.4 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 392 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bessemer City?
Tryon Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Bessemer City with a Success Index (US) of 26.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Bessemer City?
Bessemer City has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 2,260 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Bessemer City?
The median Enrollment across schools in Bessemer City is 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.