Alabama›Jefferson County›Bessemer
Best Schools in Bessemer, Alabama
Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
14
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,090
Total Students
Across Bessemer
18.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 777 students at Oak Grove High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 16:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
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Abrams Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1200 23Rd Street North, Bessemer, AL 35020
0
Rating
Students
231
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Alabama Aerospace And Aviation High School
publichighGrade 9-12
114 2Nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
0
Rating
Students
161
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charles F Hard Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2801 Arlington Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
0
Rating
Students
364
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bessemer City Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
100 High School Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
0
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greenwood Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5012 Roselyn Road Southeast, Bessemer, AL 35022
0
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westhills Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
710 Glenn Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022
0
Rating
Students
277
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jonesboro Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
125 Owen Ave, Bessemer, AL 35020
0
Rating
Students
474
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bessemer City High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4950 Premiere Parkway, Bessemer, AL 35022
0
Rating
Students
760
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Concord Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1886 Learning Lane, Bessemer, AL 35023
0
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mccalla Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2020 Mccalla School Road, Bessemer, AL 35022
0
Rating
Students
752
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Grove High School
publichighGrade 6-12
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35023
0
Rating
Students
777
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Grove Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
9000 Tiger Cub Trail, Bessemer, AL 35023
0
Rating
Students
576
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Empower Community School Upper Campus
publicmiddleGrade 4-8
751A Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022
0
Rating
Students
211
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Empower Community Schoollower School
publicelementaryK-4
2410 7Th Ave North, Bessemer, AL 35020
0
Rating
Students
201
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Bessemer
Bessemer, Alabama is home to 14 schools serving over 6,090 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bessemer, Alabama?
There are 14 schools in Bessemer, serving 6,090 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Bessemer?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Bessemer include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Bessemer?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Bessemer is 18.3:1.