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Bessemer City Middle

PublicGrades 6–8
Bessemer City, North Carolina · Gaston County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students502
Student:Teacher19.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo
Bessemer City
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
502
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
97%+19.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Bessemer City Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Bessemer City, North Carolina. The school enrolls 502 students. It is part of the Gaston County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictGaston County Schools
County37071
CityBessemer City
ZIP28016
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370162000694

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment502

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)