For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,409 students in Bessemer City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Bessemer City School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,409 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Bessemer City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
552 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
10%
# Black Students
2,682 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
79%
32%
# White Students
73 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
2%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
264
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
287
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
288
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
259
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
264
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
265
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
228
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
221
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,143 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,144 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$14,143
$12,931
Spending / Student (19-20)
$13,144
$12,150
Best Bessemer City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Glenn Rd
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3500
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3500
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5012 Roselyn Road Southeast
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Abrams Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 23rd Street N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Bessemer City Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #55.
Charles F Hard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #66.
Bessemer City High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4950 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #77.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Owen Ave
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bessemer Center For Technology
Vocational School
4940 Premiere Parkway
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3805
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
1701 6th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bessemer City School District?
Bessemer City School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,409 students.
What is the rank of Bessemer City School District?
Bessemer City School District is ranked #131 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer City School District?
79% of Bessemer City School District students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bessemer City School District?
Bessemer City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Bessemer City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,144 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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