For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,256 students in 28016, NC (there are , serving 233 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 28016, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 28016, NC are Bessemer City High School, Tryon Elementary School and Bessemer City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 28016 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in 28016, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28016, NC Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bessemer City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 Yellow Jacket Lane
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9601
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Tryon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2620 Tryon Courthouse Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9107
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9107
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Bessemer City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Ed Wilson Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9602
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9602
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Bessemer City Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Puett's Chapel Road
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9108
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9108
Grades: 3-5
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bessemer City Primary
Magnet School
1320 North 12th Street
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9109
Bessemer City, NC 28016
(704) 836-9109
Grades: PK-2
| 445 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 28016, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 28016, NC include Bessemer City High School, Tryon Elementary School and Bessemer City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 28016?
5 public schools are located in 28016.
What percentage of students in 28016 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 28016 are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 28016?
28016 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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