Bessemer Elementary vs Gate City Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Gate City Charter
Greensboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
715 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Gate City Charter Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,457 | #1358 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #49677 of 50,301 | #48287 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 509 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 24% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gate City Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.5 vs 9.1).
- •Gate City Charter does better on math proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Gate City Charter does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Gate City Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Bessemer Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.3).
- •Gate City Charter is the larger school with 715 students compared with 509.
- •Bessemer Elementary is a public school while Gate City Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elementary better than Gate City Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Gate City Charter ranks higher (13.5 vs 9.1 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 Elementary and Gate City Charter?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary: 509. Gate City Charter: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary and Gate City Charter rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer Elementary is 1442nd of 1,457 and Gate City Charter is 1358th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).