- Bessemer City High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Midfield High School (537 vs. 44).
- Midfield High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bessemer City High School (333:1 vs. 212.8:1).
- Bessemer City High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Midfield High School (166 vs. 56).
- Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bessemer City High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Midfield High School (537 vs. 44).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Bessemer City High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Midfield High School (166 vs. 56).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bessemer City High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Midfield High School (160 vs. 59).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Midfield High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Bessemer City High School (55 vs. 11).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Midfield High School reported a higher students per counselor than Bessemer City High School (333:1 vs. 212.8:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Bessemer City High School
1 metric was reported by Bessemer City High School. Comparable data for Midfield High School is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
42
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
Midfield High School
$13,340.67
Local revenue share
Bessemer City High School
26.8%
Midfield High School
19.2%
State revenue share
Bessemer City High School
46.4%
Midfield High School
66.6%
Federal revenue share
Bessemer City High School
26.8%
Midfield High School
14.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bessemer City High School
40.8%
Midfield High School
25.9%
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.