For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 548 students in 28016, NC.
The top ranked public high school in 28016, NC is Bessemer City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 28016 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in 28016, NC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 28016 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bessemer City High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 28016, NC Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bessemer City High 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
| 548 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 28016, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in 28016, NC include Bessemer City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 28016?
1 public high schools are located in 28016.
What is the racial composition of students in 28016?
28016 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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