Bessemer City Middle School vs Empower Community School Upper Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City Middle School
Bessemer · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Empower Community School Upper Campus
Bessemer · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
211 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer, Alabama | Empower Community School Upper Campus Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 263 | #200 of 263 |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,369 | #12407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 616 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empower Community School Upper Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 13.2).
- •Empower Community School Upper Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 84.4%).
- •Bessemer City Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 211.
- •Bessemer City Middle School is a public school while Empower Community School Upper Campus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Middle School better than Empower Community School Upper Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Empower Community School Upper Campus ranks higher (27.4 vs 13.2 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 Middle School and Empower Community School Upper Campus?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle School: 616. Empower Community School Upper Campus: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle School and Empower Community School Upper Campus rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City Middle School is 248th of 263 and Empower Community School Upper Campus is 200th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).