Bessemer, AL
School Breakdown
School Types
By Type
By Level
These figures describe every school in Bessemer; use the filters below to explore the directory.
Schools in Bessemer
24 schoolsSchool Crime in Bessemer
38 incidents reported at K-12 schools across Bessemer in 2024 — city-wide, not specific to any one school.
School Offense Breakdown
School Crime Types
- Assault61%
- Drugs16%
- Theft11%
- Vehicle Theft3%
- Sex3%
- Vandalism3%
- Other5%
School Crime Rate is per 1,000 students enrolled. Source: FBI NIBRS 2024. Figures are city-wide; NIBRS does not report the specific school or address.
Overall Crime in Bessemer
3,559 total incidents reported across Bessemer in 2024 — all locations, city-wide.
Offense Breakdown
Crime Types
- Theft35%
- Assault26%
- Vandalism9%
- Burglary7%
- Drugs6%
- Vehicle Theft6%
- Other11%
Overall Crime Rate is per 1,000 residents. Source: FBI NIBRS 2024. City-wide totals across all reported incidents and locations.
Enrollment by School Type
7,026 students enrolled across Bessemer's schools.
- Public5,74682%
- Private1,06215%
- Charter2183%
Counts students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (about 9 in 10 schools across every sector, including private). Schools with no reported enrollment are excluded. Source: NCES.
Student Demographics
Enrollment-weighted across Bessemer's K-12 schools.
- Black53%
- White32%
- Hispanic13%
- Two or More Races2%
- Asian<1%
- Native American<1%