Bessemer City Middle vs Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.0 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
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City, North Carolina | Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 469 | #1085 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14066 of 15,369 | #43720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 497 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 24% |
| city | Bessemer City | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.2).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Bessemer City Middle does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.4%).
- •Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.1).
- •Bessemer City Middle is the larger school with 497 students compared with 374.
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 Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School ranks higher (21.8 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 Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle: 497. Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle and Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Middle is 386th of 469 and Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School is 1085th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).