Total enrollment
343
-75 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Bessemer
Michigan · Public K-12
Across Bessemer, 2 public K-12 schools serve approximately 343 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Bessemer
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 89%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD Johnston JrSr High School | High | 07-12 | 164 |
| Washington School | Elementary | KG-06 | 179 |
About Bessemer
Across Bessemer, Michigan, 2 public schools hosts about 343 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Bessemer is around 172 students, 58% meaningfully below the Michigan average of about 406.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bessemer has fell 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 418 students to 343. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 89% to 85%.
On this page, the community for Bessemer discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.