- Bessemer City High School reported a higher chronically absent students than McAdory High School (537 vs. 236).
- McAdory High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bessemer City High School (418.8:1 vs. 212.8:1).
- McAdory High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Bessemer City High School (260 vs. 166).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bessemer City High School reported a higher chronically absent students than McAdory High School (537 vs. 236).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
McAdory High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Bessemer City High School (260 vs. 166).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
McAdory High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Bessemer City High School (233 vs. 160).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bessemer City High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than McAdory High School (79 vs. 25).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
McAdory High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bessemer City High School (418.8:1 vs. 212.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at McAdory High School
3 metrics were reported by McAdory High School. Comparable data for Bessemer City High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
91%
AP courses offered
7
AP enrollment
300
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bessemer City High School
$15,436.54
McAdory High School
$12,194.01
Local revenue share
Bessemer City High School
26.8%
McAdory High School
29.9%
State revenue share
Bessemer City High School
46.4%
McAdory High School
53.4%
Federal revenue share
Bessemer City High School
26.8%
McAdory High School
16.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bessemer City High School
40.8%
McAdory High School
22.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson County
$64,589
Jefferson County
$64,589
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
16.3%
Jefferson County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
35.9%
Jefferson County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
3.1%
Jefferson County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.