Bessemer City Primary vs Mars Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 130 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
Mars Hill Elementary
Mars Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | Bessemer City Primary Bessemer City, North Carolina | Mars Hill Elementary Mars Hill, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 1,457 | #347 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #43200 of 50,301 | #26244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Bessemer City | Mars Hill |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mars Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 22.6).
- •Mars Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.3%).
- •Mars Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
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 Mars Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mars Hill Elementary ranks higher (48.4 vs 22.6 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 Primary and Mars Hill Elementary?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Mars Hill in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer City Primary: 445. Mars Hill Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer City Primary and Mars Hill Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer City Primary is 1043rd of 1,457 and Mars Hill Elementary is 347th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).