Bessemer City High School vs Ramsay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 23 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
Ramsay High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High School Bessemer, Alabama | Ramsay High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 304 | #38 of 304 |
| National rank | #16668 of 16,910 | #5570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 760 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 760 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 57% |
| city | Bessemer | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ramsay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 9.1).
- •Ramsay High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 8%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 7%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.7).
- •Ramsay High School is the larger school with 762 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 Ramsay High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ramsay High School ranks higher (61.0 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 Ramsay High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High School: 760. Ramsay High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High School and Ramsay High School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City High School is 304th of 304 and Ramsay High School is 38th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).