Piedmont High School serves 348 students in grades 9-12.
Piedmont High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Piedmont High School's student population of 348 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
348 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Piedmont High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Piedmont High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#638 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
10%

Black
10%
32%

White
85%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont High School's ranking?
Piedmont High School is ranked #638 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Piedmont High School?
348 students attend Piedmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Piedmont High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont High School?
Piedmont High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Piedmont High School offer ?
Piedmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Piedmont High School part of?
Piedmont High School is part of Piedmont City School District.
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