Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer City Primary | Gaston County Schools | PK–02 | 344 | 96 | B |
| Tryon Elementary | Gaston County Schools | PK–05 | 300 | 75 | B |
| Bessemer City Central Elem | Gaston County Schools | 03–05 | 397 | 20 | B |
| Bessemer City Middle | Gaston County Schools | 06–08 | 492 | 17 | B |
| Bessemer City High | Gaston County Schools | 09–12 | 582 | 16 | B |