North Elementary vs Bessemer City Central Elem
North Elementary has a higher overall rating of 9.1/10 compared to 4.5/10. In math proficiency, North Elementary leads at 42.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
North Elementary
Kings Mountain, NC
9.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th
291 students
Bessemer City Central Elem
Bessemer City, NC
4.5/10
Elementary School3rd – 5th
355 students
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| Metric | North Elementary | Bessemer City Central Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.1 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.3 | 2.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.6 | 4.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.9% | 99.2% |
| Environment Score | 8.9 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #15 of 2,660 | #2,334 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 100th | 12th |
Test Scores
| Subject | North Elementary | Bessemer City Central Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 15.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | North Elementary | Bessemer City Central Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 4th | 3rd – 5th |
| Enrollment | 291 | 355 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.9% | 99.2% |
| District | Cleveland County Schools | Gaston County Schools |
| City | Kings Mountain | Bessemer City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kings Mountain (28086) | Bessemer City (28016) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,079 | $52,058 |
| Median Home Value | $181,600 | $187,600 |
| Median Rent | $879 | $880 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 12.2% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 26 min |