Bessemer City High vs Providence Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 155 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
Providence Grove High School
Climax · Public high · Grades 9–12
587 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High Bessemer City, North Carolina | Providence Grove High School Climax, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 528 | #261 of 528 |
| National rank | #15698 of 16,910 | #10371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Bessemer City | Climax |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Providence Grove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 17.4).
- •Providence Grove High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Providence Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Providence Grove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Providence Grove High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.0).
- •Bessemer City High is the larger school with 590 students compared with 587.
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 Providence Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Providence Grove High School ranks higher (42.4 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 Providence Grove High School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Climax in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High: 590. Providence Grove High School: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High and Providence Grove High School rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City High is 482nd of 528 and Providence Grove High School is 261st of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).