Serious incidents run slightly below the district average, and this school reported across every federal category — the numbers have something behind them.
| 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 | 11 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 4 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 6 | Minor |
Charles F Hard Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhills Elementary School | KG–05 | 93 | A |
| Greenwood Elementary School | KG–05 | 79 | A |
| Bessemer City High School | 09–12 | 49 | A |
| Jonesboro Elementary School | PK–05 | 41 | A |
| Bessemer City Middle School | 06–08 | 6 | A |
| Abrams Elementary School | PK–05 | — | C |
| Bessemer Center For Technology | 09–12 | — | |
| New Horizon Alternative School | 07–12 | — |