Tryon Elementary vs W B Beam Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tryon Elementary
Bessemer City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
W B Beam Intermediate School
Cherryville · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
191 students
| Measure | Tryon Elementary Bessemer City, North Carolina | W B Beam Intermediate School Cherryville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #906 of 1,457 | #1137 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40815 of 50,301 | #44756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 336 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Bessemer City | Cherryville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tryon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.2).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •W B Beam Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 98.4%).
- •Tryon Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.1).
- •Tryon Elementary is the larger school with 336 students compared with 191.
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 Tryon Elementary better than W B Beam Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Tryon Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.2 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 Tryon Elementary and W B Beam Intermediate School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Bessemer City and Cherryville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tryon Elementary: 336. W B Beam Intermediate School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tryon Elementary and W B Beam Intermediate School rank in North Carolina?
Tryon Elementary is 906th of 1,457 and W B Beam Intermediate School is 1137th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).