Bessemer City High vs Eastern Randolph High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 159 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
Eastern Randolph High School
Ramseur · Public high · Grades 9–12
586 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High Bessemer City, North Carolina | Eastern Randolph High School Ramseur, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 528 | #484 of 528 |
| National rank | #15698 of 16,910 | #15745 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Bessemer City | Ramseur |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.4 vs 17.1).
- •Bessemer City High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Eastern Randolph High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Eastern Randolph High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.0).
- •Bessemer City High is the larger school with 590 students compared with 586.
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 Eastern Randolph High School?
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 Eastern Randolph High School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Ramseur in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High: 590. Eastern Randolph High School: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High and Eastern Randolph High School rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City High is 482nd of 528 and Eastern Randolph High School is 484th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).