Bessemer City High School vs Bessemer City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City High School
Bessemer · Public high · Grades 9–12
760 students
Bessemer City Middle School
Bessemer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High School Bessemer, Alabama | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 304 | #248 of 263 |
| National rank | #16668 of 16,910 | #14789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 20% |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessemer City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 9.1).
- •Bessemer City Middle School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Bessemer City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 7%).
- •Bessemer City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 84.4%).
- •Bessemer City Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.7).
- •Bessemer City High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 616.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bessemer City High School better than Bessemer City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bessemer City Middle School ranks higher (13.2 vs 9.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bessemer City High School and Bessemer City Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High School: 760. Bessemer City Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High School and Bessemer City Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City High School is 304th of 304 and Bessemer City Middle School is 248th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).