Serious incidents run in line with the district average, and reporting is largely complete, with one or more categories missing.
| 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 | 6 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 83 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 26 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 1 | Minor |
Southwest Middle ranks #47 of 50 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| W A Bess Elementary School | PK–05 | 96 | B |
| Bessemer City Primary | PK–02 | 96 | B |
| Hawks Nest STEAM Academy | KG–05 | 96 | B |
| Catawba Heights Elementary | PK–05 | 90 | B |
| Ida Rankin Elementary School | PK–05 | 89 | B |
| Gaston Early College High School | 09–13 | 84 | B |
| W B Beam Intermediate School | 04–05 | 84 | B |
| Springfield Primary | PK–02 | 84 | B |