Serving 223 students in grades 6-8, Piedmont Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Piedmont Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Piedmont, AL, encompassing approximately 89.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Piedmont Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Piedmont Middle School's student population of 223 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piedmont Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
8%
31%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Middle School's ranking?
Piedmont Middle School is ranked #185 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Piedmont Middle School often compared to?
Piedmont Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leeds Middle School, Alexandria Middle School 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 30% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?
223 students attend Piedmont Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Piedmont Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Middle School?
Piedmont Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Piedmont Middle School offer ?
Piedmont Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Piedmont Middle School part of?
Piedmont Middle School is part of Piedmont City School District.
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