Serving 1,304 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Piedmont High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont High School is 0.51, 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.
Piedmont High School is ranked #218 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piedmont High School often compared to?
Piedmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Porter Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont High School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Piedmont High School?
1,304 students attend Piedmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Piedmont High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,304 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
