Bessemer City Central Elem vs Bessemer City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City Central Elem
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
392 students
Bessemer City Middle
Bessemer City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, North Carolina | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1424 of 1,457 | #386 of 469 |
| National rank | #49352 of 50,301 | #14066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 29% |
| city | Bessemer City | Bessemer City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessemer City Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 10.4).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Bessemer City Central Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Bessemer City Central Elem does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Bessemer City Middle is the larger school with 497 students compared with 392.
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 Central Elem better than Bessemer City Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bessemer City Middle ranks higher (18.2 vs 10.4 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 Central Elem and Bessemer City Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Bessemer City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Central Elem: 392. Bessemer City Middle: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Central Elem and Bessemer City Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Central Elem is 1424th of 1,457 and Bessemer City Middle is 386th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).