Bessemer City Middle vs Cane Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in North Carolina, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City Middle
Bessemer City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
497 students
Cane Creek Middle
Fletcher · Public middle · Grades 6–8
499 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City, North Carolina | Cane Creek Middle Fletcher, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 469 | #106 of 469 |
| National rank | #14066 of 15,369 | #7540 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 497 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 49% |
| city | Bessemer City | Fletcher |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cane Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 18.2).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 29%).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 99.4%).
- •Cane Creek Middle does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.1).
- •Cane Creek Middle is the larger school with 499 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 Middle better than Cane Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cane Creek Middle ranks higher (50.5 vs 18.2 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 Middle and Cane Creek Middle?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Fletcher in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle: 497. Cane Creek Middle: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle and Cane Creek Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Middle is 386th of 469 and Cane Creek Middle is 106th of 469 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).