Bessemer City, NC has 2 high schools with 796 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bessemer City score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bessemer City greatly exceed expectations.

Bessemer City, NC has 5 middle schools with 2,525 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bessemer City score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bessemer City greatly exceed expectations.

Bessemer City, NC has 6 elementary schools with 2,379 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bessemer City score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bessemer City meet expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bessemer City, NC has a total population of 13,403 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bessemer City, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bessemer City, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bessemer City, NC.

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