Bessemer City Middle School vs McAdory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 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
McAdory High School
McCalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,259 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer, Alabama | McAdory High School McCalla, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 263 | #224 of 304 |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,369 | #13641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 616 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| city | Bessemer | McCalla |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAdory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 13.2).
- •McAdory High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •McAdory High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •McAdory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 84.4%).
- •McAdory High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.5).
- •McAdory High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 616.
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 McAdory High School?
On the Success Index (US), McAdory High School ranks higher (28.6 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 McAdory High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and McCalla in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle School: 616. McAdory High School: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle School and McAdory High School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City Middle School is 248th of 263 and McAdory High School is 224th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).