Bessemer City Middle School vs Greenwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.1 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
Greenwood Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer, Alabama | Greenwood Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 263 | #586 of 699 |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,369 | #42291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 13.2).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 84.4%).
- •Bessemer City Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.3).
- •Bessemer City Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 290.
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 Greenwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary School ranks higher (24.0 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 Greenwood Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle School: 616. Greenwood Elementary School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle School and Greenwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City Middle School is 248th of 263 and Greenwood Elementary School is 586th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).