Bessemer City Central Elem vs Costner Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.3 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
Costner Elementary
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, North Carolina | Costner Elementary Dallas, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1424 of 1,457 | #766 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49352 of 50,301 | #38134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 40% |
| city | Bessemer City | Dallas |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 10.4).
- •Costner Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 20%).
- •Bessemer City Central Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Costner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Costner Elementary is the larger school with 430 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 Costner Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Costner Elementary ranks higher (30.6 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 Costner Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Dallas in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Central Elem: 392. Costner Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Central Elem and Costner Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Central Elem is 1424th of 1,457 and Costner Elementary is 766th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).