Bessemer City High School vs Jonesboro Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.9 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
Jonesboro Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High School Bessemer, Alabama | Jonesboro Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 304 | #659 of 699 |
| National rank | #16668 of 16,910 | #47133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 760 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 19% |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonesboro Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 9.1).
- •Jonesboro Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Jonesboro Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 7%).
- •Jonesboro Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 79.6%).
- •Jonesboro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.7).
- •Bessemer City High School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 474.
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 Jonesboro Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonesboro Elementary School ranks higher (16.0 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 Jonesboro Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High School: 760. Jonesboro Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High School and Jonesboro Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City High School is 304th of 304 and Jonesboro Elementary School is 659th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).