Bessemer, AL · ZIP 35022
Schools Near Bessemer
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
70/100
Good
Property Value
39/100
Below Average
Area School Performance
Schools Listed
4
Avg Math Proficiency
3%
Avg Reading Proficiency
15%
School Score
70/100
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhills Elementary School | PK–05 | — | 8% | 27% |
| Bessemer City High School | 09–12 | — | 3% | 8% |
| Greenwood Elementary School | PK–05 | — | 3% | 27% |
| McCalla Elementary School | PK–05 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
About School Ratings
School proficiency data is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD). Proficiency percentages reflect the share of students meeting or exceeding state academic standards on standardized assessments.
The school score of 70/100 for Bessemer is a composite based on average math and reading proficiency across all listed schools.