Bessemer City High School (North Carolina)
Bessemer City High School is a high school in the Gaston County Schools school district located in Bessemer City, NC. Its attendance range covers the central part of western Gaston County, and it also serves the eastern portion of the community of Tryon, parts of north western Gastonia, and the surrounding rural area. Sheila Wyont serves as principal. Tom Potter and Melissa Knick are the assistant principal's. Larry Boone serves as athletic director [2] The feeder school is Bessemer City Middle School.
| Bessemer City High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
  Bessemer City High School  Bessemer City High School | |
119 Yellow Jacket Lane , 28016 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°17′50″N 81°16′53″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Gaston County Schools |
| CEEB code | 340330 |
| Principal | Sheila S. Wyont |
| Staff | 42.40 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 645 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.21[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and yellow |
| Athletics conference | Southern Piedmont (1A) |
| Team name | Yellow Jackets |
| Rivals | Cherryville High School, Highland School of Technology |
| Website | gaston |
Notable alumni
- Phillip Crosby, NFL player
- Kevin Millwood, MLB pitcher and 1999 All-Star selection
- Jimmy Wayne, country music singer and songwriter[3]
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References
- "Bessemer City High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- "Staff Directory". Gaston County Schools. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- Wildstein, Eric. (2018). Jimmy Wayne makes film debut. Gaston Gazette. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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