Bessemer City High vs Chase High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 51 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
Chase High School
Forest City · Public high · Grades 9–12
596 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High Bessemer City, North Carolina | Chase High School Forest City, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 528 | #411 of 528 |
| National rank | #15698 of 16,910 | #14031 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Bessemer City | Forest City |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chase High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.7 vs 17.4).
- •Chase High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Chase High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Chase High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.5%).
- •Bessemer City High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.3).
- •Chase High School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 590.
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 Chase High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chase High School ranks higher (26.7 vs 17.4 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 High and Chase High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Forest City in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High: 590. Chase High School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High and Chase High School rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City High is 482nd of 528 and Chase High School is 411th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).