- Bessemer City High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (238 vs. 6).
- Bessemer City High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (291:1 vs. 77:1).
- Bessemer City High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (109 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 9 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 Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (238 vs. 6).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bessemer City High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (109 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bessemer City High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (81 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Bessemer City High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (291:1 vs. 77:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Bessemer City High School
3 metrics were reported by Bessemer City High School. Comparable data for Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
146
AP courses offered
4
AP enrollment
15
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bessemer City High School
$12,189.66
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
$12,189.66
Local revenue share
Bessemer City High School
20.1%
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
20.1%
State revenue share
Bessemer City High School
55.4%
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
55.4%
Federal revenue share
Bessemer City High School
24.6%
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
24.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bessemer City High School
28.7%
Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences
28.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Gaston County
$65,472
Gaston County
$65,472
Poverty rate
Gaston County
12.8%
Gaston County
12.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gaston County
26%
Gaston County
26%
Unemployment rate
Gaston County
3.7%
Gaston County
3.7%
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.