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Bessemer City Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
525 Ed Wilson Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016 · (704) 836-9602 · Part of Gaston County Schools
Students
497
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Bessemer City Middle
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency30%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 47.2%
Location
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525 Ed Wilson Road, Bessemer City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6172
Grade 7164
Grade 8161
Enrollment over time
515’20
490’21
500’22
502’23
497’24
Down 3.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 41%Black 27%Hispanic 24%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.