For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,079 students in Piedmont, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Piedmont, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, AL are Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piedmont, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Piedmont have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Piedmont, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Piedmont, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Tree Inc Webb (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6344 Roy Webb Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Piedmont, AL include Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School and Piedmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Piedmont?
3 public schools are located in Piedmont.
What percentage of students in Piedmont go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Piedmont are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont?
Piedmont public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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