Bessemer City Middle School vs Oxford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 106 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
Oxford Middle School
Oxford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
619 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer, Alabama | Oxford Middle School Oxford, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 263 | #78 of 263 |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,369 | #6976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 616 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 48% |
| city | Bessemer | Oxford |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 13.2).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 20%).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 84.4%).
- •Oxford Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.5).
- •Oxford Middle School is the larger school with 619 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 Oxford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Middle School ranks higher (53.1 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 Oxford Middle School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Oxford in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle School: 616. Oxford Middle School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle School and Oxford Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City Middle School is 248th of 263 and Oxford Middle School is 78th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).