Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28016

15 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Bessemer City

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Bessemer City Central Elem
Grades 3–5 · Gaston County Schools
1.1 mi
36%
−27 vs state
34%
−22 vs state
48%
−20 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 98% 14% 392 White 41%
Bessemer City High
Grades 9–12 · Gaston County Schools
1.2 mi
26%
−16 vs state
42%
−23 vs state
34%
−24 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 99% 14% 590 White 44%
Tryon Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Gaston County Schools
2.9 mi
48%
−15 vs state
43%
−13 vs state
56%
−11 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 98% 22% 336 White 68%
Bessemer City Middle
Grades 6–8 · Gaston County Schools
3.1 mi
31%
−25 vs state
35%
−20 vs state
56%
−13 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 99% 16% 497 White 41%
Costner Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Gaston County Schools
3.3 mi
54%
−9 vs state
47%
−9 vs state
61%
−7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 99% 20% 430 White 65%
Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Gaston County Schools
4.1 mi
40%
−23 vs state
36%
−20 vs state
58%
−9 vs state
15% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 99% 8% 374 Black 42%
Gaston Early College High School
Grades 9–13 · Gaston County Schools
5.2 mi
95%
+53 vs state
95%
+31 vs state
95%
+37 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 95% in 2022-23 → 95% in 2025-26 43% — 235 White 56%
North Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Cleveland County Schools
5.2 mi
73%
+10 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
— 13% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 65% in 2025-26 99% 15% 272 White 53%
East Elementary
Grades PK–4 · Cleveland County Schools
5.2 mi
63%
−1 vs state
56%
−1 vs state
— Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 97% 19% 199 Black 42%
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
Grades 9–12 · Gaston County Schools
5.3 mi
95%
+53 vs state
95%
+31 vs state
95%
+37 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 94% in 2022-23 → 95% in 2025-26 55% — 174 White 51%
Webb Street School
Grades PK–12 Special education · Gaston County Schools
5.3 mi
27%
−29 vs state
21%
−36 vs state
31%
12% Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 98% 100% 163 White 49%
Carr Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Gaston County Schools
5.6 mi
61%
−2 vs state
49%
−7 vs state
67%
±0 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 100% 15% 665 White 42%
Gaston Virtual Academy
Grades K–12 Virtual · Gaston County Schools
5.7 mi
45%
−12 vs state
60%
+4 vs state
66%
−2 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 58% 10% 283 White 54%
Highland Sch of Technology
Grades 9–12 · Gaston County Schools
5.7 mi
95%
+53 vs state
95%
+31 vs state
95%
+37 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 95% in 2022-23 → 95% in 2025-26 34% 1% 538 White 61%
W C Friday Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Gaston County Schools
5.8 mi
42%
−14 vs state
44%
−11 vs state
57%
−11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 100% 20% 618 White 47%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).