Bessemer Elementary vs Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 846 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessemer Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Otis L Hairston Sr Middle
Greensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Bessemer Elementary Greensboro, North Carolina | Otis L Hairston Sr Middle Greensboro, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1442 of 1,457 | #458 of 469 |
| National rank | #49677 of 50,301 | #15153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 10% |
| city | Greensboro | Greensboro |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.1 vs 9.3).
- •Bessemer Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 10%).
- •Otis L Hairston Sr Middle does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Bessemer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.5%).
- •Otis L Hairston Sr Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is the larger school with 658 students compared with 509.
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 Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
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 Elementary and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Greensboro and Greensboro in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessemer Elementary: 509. Otis L Hairston Sr Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessemer Elementary and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle rank in North Carolina?
Bessemer Elementary is 1442nd of 1,457 and Otis L Hairston Sr Middle is 458th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).