Bessemer City Primary vs Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer City Primary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
445 students
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City, North Carolina | Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School Gastonia, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 1,457 | #1085 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43200 of 50,301 | #43720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Bessemer City | Gastonia |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.6 vs 21.8).
- •Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.3%).
- •Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
- •Bessemer City Primary is the larger school with 445 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 Primary better than Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bessemer City Primary and Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Gastonia in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Primary: 445. Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Primary and Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Primary is 1043rd of 1,457 and Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School is 1085th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).