Bessemer City Central Elem vs Tryon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 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
Tryon Elementary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Central Elem Bessemer City, North Carolina | Tryon Elementary Bessemer City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1424 of 1,457 | #906 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49352 of 50,301 | #40815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 32% |
| city | Bessemer City | Bessemer City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tryon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 10.4).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.2%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.3).
- •Bessemer City Central Elem is the larger school with 392 students compared with 336.
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 Tryon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tryon Elementary ranks higher (26.4 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 Tryon Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Bessemer City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Central Elem: 392. Tryon Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Central Elem and Tryon Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Central Elem is 1424th of 1,457 and Tryon Elementary is 906th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).