Bessemer City High vs Bessemer City Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City High
Bessemer City · Public high · Grades 9–12
590 students
Bessemer City Middle
Bessemer City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High Bessemer City, North Carolina | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 528 | #386 of 469 |
| National rank | #15698 of 16,910 | #14066 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Bessemer City | Bessemer City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.4 vs 18.2).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.0).
- •Bessemer City High is the larger school with 590 students compared with 497.
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 High better than Bessemer City Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bessemer City High and Bessemer City Middle?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Bessemer City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High: 590. Bessemer City Middle: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High and Bessemer City Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City High is 482nd of 528 and Bessemer City Middle is 386th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).