Piedmont Classical High School

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Piedmont Classical High School ranks 278 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Piedmont Classical High School is a public charter high school located in Browns Summit, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 426. The school is part of the Guilford County Schools district, which is ranked 93 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Piedmont Classical High School stands out for its strong academic performance in certain subject areas, particularly in EOC/Math III, where 85.1% of students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 57.6%. The school has also excelled for specific student subgroups, ranking among the top high schools in North Carolina for African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for its special education students. However, the school's performance for economically disadvantaged students has been relatively lower, indicating a need to address socioeconomic disparities.

While Piedmont Classical High School has demonstrated strengths in its academic performance, it has also faced challenges in maintaining consistent performance, with fluctuating rankings and ratings over the years. When compared to nearby schools, such as STEM Early College @ NC A&T SU and Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro, which have consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, Piedmont Classical High School's performance is mixed, suggesting the need for a closer examination of its strategies and resources to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4100 Yanceyville Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214

(336) 897-1128

District: Piedmont Classical High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
278^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.8%

White:

15.7%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Piedmont Classical High School ranks better than 56.6% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Piedmont Classical High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (60.8%), White (15.7%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piedmont Classical High School is 15.1. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Piedmont Classical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont Classical High School 278^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Piedmont Classical High School in the ranking list.)

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Piedmont Classical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont Classical High School 93^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	27.86	360^th	514	30.0%
2021	27.47	418^th	594	29.6%
2022	27.24	452^nd	621	27.2%
2023	55.50	256^th	626	59.1%
2024	53.43	278^th	640	56.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	7.92	180^th	185	2.7%
2019	14.99	182^nd	195	6.7%
2022	34.10	154^th	226	31.9%
2023	62.74	74^th	249	70.3%
2024	65.17	77^th	261	70.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	78.19	28^th	349	92.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	30.88	287^th	424	32.3%
2019	17.19	390^th	446	12.6%
2021	21.98	349^th	432	19.2%
2022	26.08	415^th	544	23.7%
2023	57.93	196^th	597	67.2%
2024	56.41	207^th	613	66.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	31.08	323^rd	449	28.1%
2019	27.31	350^th	475	26.3%
2021	27.84	314^th	475	33.9%
2022	24.11	458^th	594	22.9%
2023	59.04	231^st	588	60.7%
2024	51.18	282^nd	602	53.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	20.37	316^th	349	9.5%
2019	22.56	316^th	364	13.2%
2021	25.91	272^nd	334	18.6%
2022	50.62	116^th	330	64.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	46.60	230^th	463	50.3%
2019	25.46	355^th	488	27.3%
2021	24.13	343^rd	481	28.7%
2022	29.51	418^th	585	28.5%
2023	48.23	283^rd	602	53.0%
2024	53.62	257^th	607	57.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	31.86	244^th	359	32.0%
2019	20.41	319^th	369	13.6%
2021	45.45	135^th	364	62.9%
2022	42.48	209^th	430	51.4%
2023	63.52	109^th	434	74.9%
2024	63.26	108^th	437	75.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.14	333^rd	436	23.6%
2024	74.67	95^th	454	79.1%

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Rank History for White students at Piedmont Classical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	62.43	141^st	427	67.0%
2019	51.34	183^rd	444	58.8%
2021	45.50	193^rd	439	56.0%
2022	38.51	332^nd	534	37.8%
2023	82.47	98^th	537	81.8%
2024	77.83	127^th	553	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a principal
Friday, January 3, 2020

Piedmont Classical High School is a school that is developing into greatness. It has grown from less than 100 students to over 400. The school has small classes and has implemented the AP Capstone Program. We offer 17 AP courses and our 52 of our test takers score 3 or higher. We offer a Classical Education that prepares students for college. Come check us out! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Piedmont Classical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	74	39	3	6	0	7	129
2017	121	77	2	13	0	14	227
2018	189	153	5	21	0	45	413
2019	173	215	5	23	1	46	463
2020	141	224	3	32	1	37	438
2021	104	230	3	46	1	41	425
2022	99	242	0	39	2	40	422
2023	67	259	2	55	2	41	426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Piedmont Classical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	129	9.0	14.3	7
2017	227	17.0	13.3	7
2018	413	24.1	17.0	14
2019	463	32.8	14.0	21.2
2020	438	35.2	12.4	n/a
2021	425	31.1	13.6	n/a
2022	422	28.5	14.7	n/a
2023	426	28.1	15.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Piedmont Classical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	129	9.0	14.3	7
2017	227	17.0	13.3	7
2018	413	24.1	17.0	14
2019	463	32.8	14.0	21.2
2020	438	35.2	12.4	n/a
2021	425	31.1	13.6	n/a
2022	422	28.5	14.7	n/a
2023	426	28.1	15.1	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piedmont Classical High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 360^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 256^th of 626 High schools	29.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Piedmont Classical High School)	37.5	67	29.5%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Piedmont Classical High School)	58.6	75.7	17.1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Piedmont Classical High School)	15.4	24.8	9.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Piedmont Classical High School)	33	59	26%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	463	426	8%
African American	215	259	20.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	23	55	139.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	67	61.3%
Two or More Races	46	41	10.9%

Schools Near Piedmont Classical High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piedmont Classical High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4100 Yanceyville Rd	Browns Summit	27214	Guilford County	Piedmont Classical High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(336) 897-1128	426	28	15.1		67 (15.7%)	259 (60.8%)	55 (12.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.6%)	53.4	278^th of 640 public high schools	56.6%		55.5	256^th of 626 public high schools	59.1%	22	50.0	60.7	39.0	85.1
Page High	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Alma Pinnix Drive	Greensboro	27405	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8200	1,744	96	18.1	55.8%	543 (31.1%)	761 (43.6%)	251 (14.4%)	100 (5.7%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (4.7%)	35.1	404^th of 640 public high schools	36.9%		37.7	373^rd of 626 public high schools	40.4%	31	46.1	54.8	24.9	51.1	$8,019	$722	$7,296
SCALE School	Public	6-12	1401 Summit Avenue	Greensboro	27405	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(336) 545-2031	16	11	1.5	81.3%	1 (6.3%)	12 (75.0%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)		21.4			$57,738	$8,497	$49,241
Northern Guilford High	Public	9-12	7101 Spencer Dixon Road	Greensboro	27455	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 643-8449	1,364	65	20.9	25.3%	828 (60.7%)	265 (19.4%)	139 (10.2%)	42 (3.1%)	8 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (6.0%)	59.8	236^th of 640 public high schools	63.1%		66.4	188^th of 626 public high schools	70.0%	48	57.1	63.8	33.1	82.0	$7,983	$506	$7,477
STEM Early College @ NC A&T SU	Public	9-12	402 Laurel Street	Greensboro	27411	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 370-8580	192	9	21.3	20.8%	44 (22.9%)	72 (37.5%)	10 (5.2%)	51 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (7.3%)								(n/a)				100.0	$10,069	$194	$9,874
Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro	Public	9-12	3505 East Wendover Avenue	Greensboro	27405	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 375-2466	169	10	17.1	47.9%	27 (16.0%)	91 (53.8%)	32 (18.9%)	12 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	93.7	45^th of 640 public high schools	93.0%		92.5	48^th of 626 public high schools	92.3%	3	89.5	92.5	88.9	94.7	$10,384	$218	$10,166
A&T Four Middle College	Public	9-12	1601 East Market Street	Greensboro	27411	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 691-0941	154	14	10.9	59.7%	3 (1.9%)	133 (86.4%)	11 (7.1%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	50.7	293^rd of 640 public high schools	54.2%		44.5	326^th of 626 public high schools	47.9%	33	70.4	71.1	17.2	53.8	$14,153	$230	$13,923
Grimsley High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 N Josephine Boyd St.	Greensboro	27408	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8180	1,899	99	19.1	47.1%	819 (43.1%)	716 (37.7%)	199 (10.5%)	68 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	91 (4.8%)	56.8	248^th of 640 public high schools	61.3%		53.9	264^th of 626 public high schools	57.8%	16	60.4	69.2	24.4	67.9	$8,660	$655	$8,005
GC Middle College High	Public	11-12	815 West Market Street	Greensboro	27401	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 370-8300	83	8	10.9	44.6%	27 (32.5%)	42 (50.6%)	6 (7.2%)	3 (3.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)				93.8	$12,240	$479	$11,761
Philip J Weaver Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 South Spring Street	Greensboro	27401	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(336) 370-8282	295	38	7.8	19.7%	170 (57.6%)	66 (22.4%)	23 (7.8%)	18 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.1%)	93.4	47^th of 640 public high schools	92.7%		90.3	66^th of 626 public high schools	89.5%	19	91.0	94.6	77.8	92.9	$17,000	$482	$16,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont Classical High School

Is Piedmont Classical High School a good school?

Piedmont Classical High School ranks 278^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Piedmont Classical High School?

Students at Piedmont Classical High School are 61% African American, 16% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Piedmont Classical High School.

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