Serious incidents run well below the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 0 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 0 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 0 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 131 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 1 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 10 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 8 | Minor |
Bessemer City Middle School ranks #7 of 7 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrams Elementary School | PK–05 | 80 | A |
| Westhills Elementary School | KG–05 | 71 | A |
| Greenwood Elementary School | KG–05 | 59 | A |
| Bessemer City High School | 09–12 | 36 | A |
| Jonesboro Elementary School | PK–05 | 30 | A |
| Charles F Hard Elementary School | PK–05 | 24 | A |
| Bessemer Center For Technology | 09–12 | — | |
| New Horizon Alternative School | 07–12 | — |