Bessemer City High School vs McAdory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.8 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
McAdory Middle School
McCalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High School Bessemer, Alabama | McAdory Middle School McCalla, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 304 | #193 of 263 |
| National rank | #16668 of 16,910 | #11986 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 760 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 28% |
| city | Bessemer | McCalla |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAdory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 9.1).
- •McAdory Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 8%).
- •McAdory Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 7%).
- •McAdory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 79.6%).
- •McAdory Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.7).
- •McAdory Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 760.
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 McAdory Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McAdory Middle School ranks higher (29.7 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 McAdory Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and McCalla in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High School: 760. McAdory Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High School and McAdory Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City High School is 304th of 304 and McAdory Middle School is 193rd of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).