Top Rankings
Piedmont City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,131 students in Piedmont City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Piedmont City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,131 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Piedmont City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 143 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
120 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
11%
32%
# White Students
925 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
82%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
84
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,576 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,223 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,576
$12,931
Spending / Student
$12,223
$12,150
Best Piedmont City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piedmont City School District?
Piedmont City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,131 students.
What is the rank of Piedmont City School District?
Piedmont City School District is ranked #17 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont City School District?
82% of Piedmont City School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piedmont City School District?
Piedmont City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Piedmont City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,223 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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