Bessemer City Middle vs North Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.2 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
North Elementary
Kings Mountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Middle Bessemer City, North Carolina | North Elementary Kings Mountain, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 469 | #677 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14066 of 15,369 | #36201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 497 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| city | Bessemer City | Kings Mountain |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 18.2).
- •North Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •North Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •North Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •North Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.1).
- •Bessemer City Middle is the larger school with 497 students compared with 272.
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 North Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Elementary ranks higher (33.6 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 North Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Kings Mountain in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Middle: 497. North Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Middle and North Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Middle is 386th of 469 and North Elementary is 677th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).