Total enrollment
2,260
+88 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Bessemer City
North Carolina · Public K-12
Bessemer City's public-school directory totals 5 schools, with student enrollment near 2,260 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Bessemer City
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,580
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,260
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City Central Elem | Elementary | 03-05 | 392 |
| Bessemer City High | High | 09-12 | 590 |
| Bessemer City Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 497 |
| Bessemer City Primary | Elementary | PK-02 | 445 |
| Tryon Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 336 |
About Bessemer City
Public education in Bessemer City, North Carolina runs across 5 schools that serves roughly 2,260 students. By footprint, Bessemer City sits in the compact bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Bessemer City is around 452 students, 21% meaningfully below the North Carolina average of about 571.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,260 students, grew 4% from the 2,172 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Bessemer City discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.