Bessemer City Middle School vs Westhills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 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
Westhills Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle School Bessemer, Alabama | Westhills Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 263 | #499 of 699 |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,369 | #36409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 616 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westhills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 13.2).
- •Westhills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Westhills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Westhills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 84.4%).
- •Westhills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.5).
- •Bessemer City Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 277.
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 Westhills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Westhills Elementary School ranks higher (33.3 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 Westhills Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle School: 616. Westhills Elementary School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle School and Westhills Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bessemer City Middle School is 248th of 263 and Westhills Elementary School is 499th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).