publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Bessemer City Middle

525 Ed Wilson Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016, United States

+1 (704) 836-9602

http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/bcmiddle

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Bessemer City Middle Overview

About This School

Bessemer City Middle is a public middle in Bessemer City, North Carolina, serving 497 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $36,697. Guidance services are provided with a ratio of 312 students per counselor. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The student body is composed of 41% White, 27% Black, 24% Hispanic, and 7% Two or More Races.

497

Total Students

Grade 6-8

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Gaston County

Students per Counselor

312:1

Bessemer City Middle Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.4:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

312

Students per Counselor

Bessemer City Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$36,697

City Avg: $36,697

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor312:1

Bessemer City Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

52.52%

Male

47.48%

Female

Total Enrollment: 497 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White41.25%

Hispanic23.74%

Asian0.4%

Black27.36%

Two or More Races7.04%

Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessemer City Middle

Q: What is Bessemer City Middle?

A: Bessemer City Middle is a middle public located in Bessemer City.

Q: How many students attend Bessemer City Middle?

A: Bessemer City Middle has approximately 497 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City Middle is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Bessemer City Middle

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Bessemer City Middle - Bessemer City, NC

Quick Facts about Bessemer City Middle
School Name	Bessemer City Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	525 Ed Wilson Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016, Bessemer City, NC
County	Gaston County
Phone	+1 (704) 836-9602
Total Students	497
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bessemer City Middle

What is Bessemer City Middle?

Bessemer City Middle is a middle public located in Bessemer City.

How many students attend Bessemer City Middle?

Bessemer City Middle has approximately 497 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bessemer City Middle is 17:1.

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