Piedmont City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,079 students in Piedmont City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Piedmont City School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Piedmont City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
118 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
11%
32%
# White Students
854 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
79%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
82
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,230 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,812 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Piedmont City School District?
Piedmont City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,079 students.
What is the rank of Piedmont City School District?
Piedmont City School District is ranked #14 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont City School District?
79% of Piedmont City School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piedmont City School District?
Piedmont City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Piedmont City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,812 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,079 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
