Bessemer City Central Elem vs Ferguson-Easley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 217 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
Ferguson-Easley Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, North Carolina | Ferguson-Easley Elementary Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1424 of 1,457 | #1349 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49352 of 50,301 | #48171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Bessemer City | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferguson-Easley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.8 vs 10.4).
- •Ferguson-Easley Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Ferguson-Easley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Ferguson-Easley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.2%).
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 Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ferguson-Easley Elementary ranks higher (13.8 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 Ferguson-Easley Elementary?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Central Elem: 392. Ferguson-Easley Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Central Elem and Ferguson-Easley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Central Elem is 1424th of 1,457 and Ferguson-Easley Elementary is 1349th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).