Concord Elementary School vs Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Pleasant Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Concord Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama | Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Pleasant Grove, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #236 of 699 | #11 of 263 |
| National rank | #21140 of 50,301 | #1309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 400 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 90% |
| city | Bessemer | Pleasant Grove |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 55.7).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 57%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 56.5%).
- •Concord Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 345.
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 Concord Elementary School better than Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks higher (81.1 vs 55.7 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 Concord Elementary School and Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Pleasant Grove in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Elementary School: 400. Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Elementary School and Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School rank in Alabama?
Concord Elementary School is 236th of 699 and Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 11th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).