For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,260 students in 28016, NC (there are 1 private school, serving 233 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 28016, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 28016, NC are Bessemer City High School, Tryon Elementary School and Bessemer City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28016 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28016, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28016, NC Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bessemer City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 Yellow Jacket Lane
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9601
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9601
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Tryon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Tryon Courthouse Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9107
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9107
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Bessemer City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Ed Wilson Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9602
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9602
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Bessemer City Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Puett's Chapel Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9108
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9108
Gr: 3-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1320 North 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9109
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9109
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 28016, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in 28016, NC include Bessemer City High School, Tryon Elementary School and Bessemer City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28016?
5 public schools are located in 28016.
What percentage of students in 28016 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 28016 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28016?
28016 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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