Bessemer City School District
School District · Bessemer, Alabama
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Evaluating Bessemer City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bessemer City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Abrams Elementary School
Bessemer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Bessemer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westhills Elementary School
Bessemer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#133 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,437
+$2,629 vs Alabama median
District size
3,121 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Bessemer City ranks #133 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Bessemer City's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Abrams Elementary School (6.7/10), Charles F Hard Elementary School (6.3/10), and Westhills Elementary School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bessemer City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abrams Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Charles F Hard Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Westhills Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Greenwood Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Jonesboro Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Bessemer City High School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Bessemer City Middle School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bessemer City
Bessemer City is a Bessemer, Alabama school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,121 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1. The district invests $15,437 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Bessemer City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Abrams Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Bessemer City students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bessemer City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bessemer City with test data.
Schools in Bessemer City
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Bessemer
- Total Enrollment
- 3,121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bessemer City?
Bessemer City has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bessemer City?
The average composite rating for Bessemer City is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bessemer City?
Bessemer City spends $15,437 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bessemer City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bessemer City is 20.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bessemer City?
Abrams Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bessemer City with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Bessemer City?
Across schools in Bessemer City with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bessemer City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Bessemer City has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
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- Baldwin County (44)
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- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
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- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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