Tryon Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bessemer City, North Carolina 28016 · Gaston County Schools
#906 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#40815 of 50,301 nationally
About Tryon Elementary
Tryon Elementary is a public elementary located in Bessemer City, in the Gaston County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 336 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 26.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 906th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 336.
There are 5 schools in Bessemer City; Tryon Elementary ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Tryon Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tryon Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Chavis Middle School
Cherryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students · 5.9 km away
Cherryville Elementary
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
378 students · 6.1 km away
Bessemer City High
Bessemer City · Public high · Grades 9–12
590 students · 6.1 km away
Bessemer City Primary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
445 students · 6.2 km away
Bessemer City Central Elem
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
392 students · 6.2 km away
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students · 6.7 km away
Cherryville High
Cherryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
484 students · 7.5 km away
Bessemer City Middle
Bessemer City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students · 7.9 km away
Costner Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 8.8 km away
Washington Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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336 students
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336 students
Oakwood Elementary
Yanceyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Estes Hills Elementary
Chapel Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Stovall-Shaw Elementary
Stovall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Waynesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tryon Elementary a good school?
Tryon Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 26.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #906 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Tryon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Tryon Elementary ranks #906 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #40815 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tryon Elementary?
Tryon Elementary had 336 students in 2025.
Is Tryon Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Tryon Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tryon Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tryon Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.