Bessemer City High vs Thomasville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 128 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
Thomasville High
Thomasville · Public high · Grades 9–12
590 students
| Measure | Bessemer City High Bessemer City, North Carolina | Thomasville High Thomasville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #482 of 528 | #502 of 528 |
| National rank | #15698 of 16,910 | #16043 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 590 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Bessemer City | Thomasville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessemer City High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 15.1).
- •Bessemer City High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 23.6).
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 Thomasville High?
On the Success Index (US), Bessemer City High ranks higher (17.4 vs 15.1 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 Thomasville High?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Thomasville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City High: 590. Thomasville High: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City High and Thomasville High rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City High is 482nd of 528 and Thomasville High is 502nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).