Total enrollment
343
-30 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Bessemer
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,733
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
343
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Bessemer has fell 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 373 students to 343.
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.