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Piedmont Community Charter School

119 E. 2nd Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28054
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,906 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Piedmont Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Piedmont Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Piedmont Community Charter School's student population of 1,906 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,906 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Piedmont Community Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Community Charter School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#656 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Piedmont Community Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Piedmont Community Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Piedmont Community Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Piedmont Community Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Piedmont Community Charter School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Piedmont Community Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Community Charter School's ranking?
Piedmont Community Charter School is ranked #656 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piedmont Community Charter School often compared to?
Piedmont Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawks Nest Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Piedmont Community Charter School?
1,906 students attend Piedmont Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Piedmont Community Charter School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piedmont Community Charter School?
Piedmont Community Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piedmont Community Charter School offer ?
Piedmont Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Piedmont Community Charter School part of?
Piedmont Community Charter School is part of Piedmont Community Charter School District.

School Reviews
5   4/7/2023
This school is very inclusive and they try to involve everyone.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bailey
5   7/27/2012
The teachers and staff at PCCS are all friendly, kind and genuinely want to help your child excel.
- Posted by Parent - tooty

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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