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Piedmont High School

Public Grades 9-12

35^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 380 Alabama High Schools

Better than 91% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Piedmont High School is a small public high school in Piedmont, AL, serving 315 students in grades 9-12 as part of the top-ranked Piedmont City district. This school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks 35th out of 380 high schools statewide, placing it firmly among Alabama's best.

What truly sets Piedmont High apart is its exceptional performance in mathematics. In 11th grade, 59.21% of students are proficient in math—more than double the state average of 27.21%. This is a remarkable outlier compared to nearby schools like Jacksonville High School (31.9%) and Alexandria High School (14.81%). The school also shines with students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking 22nd out of 377 schools for this subgroup despite 56.51% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Its graduation rate is an impressive 97.1%, well above the state average, and chronic absenteeism sits at just 7.7%—a sign of a highly engaged student body.

Piedmont's journey is one of dramatic improvement. A decade ago, it held a 2-star rating; today, it has maintained 5 stars for four consecutive years. While math is a clear strength, science proficiency (40.79%) is only slightly above the state average, and nearby White Plains High School (47.83%) outperforms it in that subject. Still, Piedmont is the clear academic leader in its area, outpacing Jacksonville High School (57th) and White Plains High School (77th) in overall rank—even while serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The district's cohesive strategy, reflected in its top-10 state ranking, ensures that Piedmont High's success is systemic and sustainable.

315

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,384

Per pupil spending ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272-1579

(256) 447-2829

District: Piedmont City

Feeder schools for Piedmont High School:

Elementary:	Piedmont Elementary School
Middle:	Piedmont Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

African American:

13.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (50% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Alabama high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Alabama avg32%

35^th of 380

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 60 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 139Piedmont City among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	87.0	35 of 380	90.8%	★★★★★
2025	91.3	28 of 374	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	31 of 378	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	95.5	26 of 371	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	71.0	87 of 367	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	130 of 371	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	160 of 366	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.9	159 of 356	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.2	125 of 353	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	31.1	243 of 351	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	68.0	88 of 353	75.1%	★★★★☆
2014	59.2	135 of 358	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.8	54 of 358	84.9%	★★★★☆
2012	77.9	37 of 358	89.7%	★★★★☆
2011	83.3	17 of 360	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	77.5	44 of 358	87.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.5	58 of 357	83.8%	★★★★☆
2008	68.7	87 of 359	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	77.3	49 of 358	86.3%	★★★★☆
2006	83.3	15 of 357	95.8%	★★★★★
2005	76.9	40 of 359	88.9%	★★★★☆
2004	81.3	28 of 357	92.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	88.2	16 of 234	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	68.5	44 of 231	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	19.8	200 of 223	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	11.0	189 of 189	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	36 of 372	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	87.1	43 of 359	88.0%	★★★★☆
2024	84.9	45 of 366	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	96.1	15 of 358	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	74.8	74 of 367	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.9	97 of 359	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	55.8	150 of 354	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	164 of 347	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.6	137 of 343	60.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	89.9	22 of 377	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	89.4	28 of 367	92.4%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	22 of 375	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	18 of 349	94.8%	★★★★★
2022	70.0	75 of 361	79.2%	★★★★☆
2021	61.7	109 of 361	69.8%	★★★★☆
2019	54.1	159 of 358	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.1	72 of 349	79.4%	★★★★☆
2017	69.9	58 of 315	81.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	83.1	54 of 375	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	92.7	21 of 363	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	92.9	25 of 368	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	32 of 358	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	65.0	102 of 366	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	48.4	170 of 366	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	174 of 357	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	158 of 350	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.0	123 of 339	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2021	30.5	140 of 196	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	53 of 316	83.2%	★★★★☆
2025	84.5	44 of 325	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	30 of 325	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	34 of 317	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	52.1	129 of 326	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	152 of 319	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.3	201 of 313	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.0	171 of 300	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	42.2	119 of 230	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile~ school

Male (2026)86th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)83rd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2021)29th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics59%+32 vs state

English51%+17 vs state

Science41%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piedmont High School	Public	9-12	750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy	Piedmont	36272	Calhoun County	Piedmont City	No	No	No	No	(256) 447-2829	315	18	17.0	56.5%	238 (75.6%)	42 (13.3%)	10 (3.2%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.7%)	87	35^th of 380 public high schools	90.8%		91.3	28^th of 374 public high schools	92.5%	7			59.2		40.8			50.7	$11,384	$1,257	$10,122
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	7-12	4141 Pleasant Valley Rd	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-6700	393	23	17.0	44.8%	371 (94.4%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	52.2	166^th of 380 public high schools	56.3%		73.6	87^th of 374 public high schools	76.7%	79	50.0	22.7	24.2	68.2	30.7	75.0	66.7	31.1	$10,421	$1,305	$9,070
Calhoun County Career Technical Center	Public	10-12	1200 Church St SE	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4600	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
White Plains High School	Public	9-12	250 White Plains Rd	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-7800	396	22	18.4	40.4%	314 (79.3%)	18 (4.5%)	58 (14.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	76	77^th of 380 public high schools	79.7%		78.3	72^nd of 374 public high schools	80.7%	5			21.7		47.8			56.2	$10,143	$1,090	$9,007
Jacksonville High School	Public	7-12	1000 George Douthit Dr SW	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Jacksonville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 782-8800	756	48	15.9	44.4%	412 (54.5%)	202 (26.7%)	44 (5.8%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (12.2%)	80.4	57^th of 380 public high schools	85.0%		97.4	10^th of 374 public high schools	97.3%	47	14.2	24.8	31.9	47.9	44.8	70.0	56.2	49.1	$10,088	$1,256	$8,766
Hokes Bluff High School	Public	9-12	1865 Appalachia Rd	Hokes Bluff	35903	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-1360	371	21	17.4	42.0%	334 (90.0%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	46.6	189^th of 380 public high schools	50.3%		66.4	106^th of 374 public high schools	71.7%	83			22.1		36.8			19.6	$10,424	$1,191	$9,200
Cherokee County High School	Public	9-12	910 Warrior Dr	Centre	35960	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 927-3625	448	24	18.9	47.8%	377 (84.2%)	29 (6.5%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	47.4	186^th of 380 public high schools	51.1%		83.7	54^th of 374 public high schools	85.6%	132			27.6		18.1			33.0	$10,679	$1,372	$9,244
Cherokee County Career Technology Center	Public	7-12	600 Bay Springs Rd	Centre	35960	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(256) 927-5351																			(n/a)
Weaver High School	Public	7-12	917 Clairmont Dr	Weaver	36277	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-7201	468	28	16.5	54.3%	328 (70.1%)	96 (20.5%)	28 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	9 (1.9%)	38.6	233^rd of 380 public high schools	38.7%		54.6	157^th of 374 public high schools	58.0%	76	10.5	14.1	18.6	48.4	27.1	53.7	60.9	23.5	$11,432	$1,596	$9,790
Glencoe High School	Public	9-12	803 Lonesome Bend Rd	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-2250	300	17	17.7	37.7%	271 (90.3%)	8 (2.7%)	12 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	58.7	133^rd of 380 public high schools	65.0%		51.8	170^th of 374 public high schools	54.5%	37			14.8		40.7			39.2	$11,338	$1,412	$9,922

Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont High School

How many students attend Piedmont High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 315 students attended Piedmont High School.

What schools feed into Piedmont High School?

Piedmont High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Piedmont Elementary School
Middle : Piedmont Middle School

What district is Piedmont High School in?

Piedmont City

What is the racial makeup of Piedmont High School?

Students at Piedmont High School are 76% White, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Piedmont High School a good school?

Yes. Piedmont High School ranks in the top 9.2% of Alabama high schools.

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2025–26 Summative Assessment scoresAug 14, 2026

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