Piedmont Community Charter School

119 E. 2nd Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,879 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Piedmont Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Piedmont Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Piedmont Community Charter School's student population of 1,879 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,879 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Piedmont Community Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Community Charter School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#663 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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53%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
20%
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Black
18%
25%
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White
55%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Piedmont Community Charter School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piedmont Community Charter School's ranking?
Piedmont Community Charter School is ranked #663 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piedmont Community Charter School often compared to?
Piedmont Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawks Nest Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Piedmont Community Charter School?
1,879 students attend Piedmont Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Piedmont Community Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont Community Charter School?
Piedmont Community Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piedmont Community Charter School offer ?
Piedmont Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piedmont Community Charter School part of?
Piedmont Community Charter School is part of Piedmont Community Charter School District.

School Reviews

5   4/7/2023
This school is very inclusive and they try to involve everyone.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bailey
5   7/27/2012
The teachers and staff at PCCS are all friendly, kind and genuinely want to help your child excel.
- Posted by Parent - tooty

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,879 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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