For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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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