Piedmont High

Summary:

Piedmont High is a public high school located in Monroe, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,265 students. It is part of the Union County Public Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Piedmont High has a predominantly white student population, with 72.41% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools like Monroe High (5.67% white) and Forest Hills High (26.35% white). Academically, Piedmont High consistently performs well, ranking in the top 30% of North Carolina high schools in recent years and outperforming the district and state in End-of-Course test scores across various subjects.

While Piedmont High's student population is predominantly white, the school has seen a gradual decrease in the percentage of white students over the past few years, suggesting that its racial diversity is slowly increasing. The school's strong performance across various student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, is a notable strength, indicating that it is effectively addressing the needs of its diverse student population. However, the school may face some challenges in supporting its Special Education and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, which could be an area for the school and district to focus on in the future.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3006 Sikes Mill Road
       Monroe, NC  28110


(704) 296-3170

District: Union County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
216th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,326 Help


Feeder schools for Piedmont High:

Elementary:    Fairview Elementary
    New Salem Elementary
    Unionville Elementary
Middle:    Piedmont Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  1,304

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
21.7%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Piedmont High ranks better than 66.3% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked high schools in the Union County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), Hispanic (21.7%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piedmont High is 19.7. 8 high schools in the Union County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piedmont High is $8,326. 7 high schools in the Union County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Piedmont High:

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont High 216th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Piedmont High in the ranking list.)

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Union County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County Public Schools 53rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Piedmont High

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Rank History for all students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.97 47th 431 89.1%
2007 63.87 112th 453 75.3%
2008 73.67 50th 477 89.5%
2009 73.02 48th 490 90.2%
2010 73.18 53rd 499 89.4%
2011 74.47 57th 506 88.7%
2012 65.23 101st 502 79.9%
2013 63.37 69th 505 86.3%
2014 75.65 44th 451 90.2%
2015 79.44 43rd 531 91.9%
2016 73.80 57th 507 88.8%
2017 79.33 54th 476 88.7%
2018 82.68 46th 469 90.2%
2019 76.00 67th 514 87.0%
2021 66.47 177th 594 70.2%
2022 73.00 157th 621 74.7%
2023 63.56 205th 626 67.3%
2024 62.89 216th 640 66.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.34 64th 261 75.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.07 31st 226 86.3%
2024 57.34 67th 262 74.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.62 182nd 349 47.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.60 57th 424 86.6%
2019 62.66 68th 446 84.8%
2021 63.11 55th 432 87.3%
2022 76.13 101st 544 81.4%
2023 58.12 194th 597 67.5%
2024 55.90 210th 613 65.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.63 29th 449 93.5%
2019 78.77 59th 475 87.6%
2021 64.59 108th 475 77.3%
2022 74.09 148th 594 75.1%
2023 63.49 204th 588 65.3%
2024 64.63 198th 602 67.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 84th 349 75.9%
2019 72.23 44th 364 87.9%
2021 65.43 59th 334 82.3%
2022 79.21 31st 330 90.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.85 99th 337 70.6%
2022 77.66 56th 398 85.9%
2023 44.18 288th 403 28.5%
2024 65.56 147th 403 63.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.43 62nd 463 86.6%
2019 72.27 72nd 488 85.2%
2021 67.32 95th 481 80.2%
2022 71.34 155th 585 73.5%
2023 62.32 208th 602 65.4%
2024 60.56 220th 607 63.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.94 50th 359 86.1%
2019 73.14 42nd 369 88.6%
2021 61.02 71st 364 80.5%
2022 86.05 57th 430 86.7%
2023 86.20 60th 434 86.2%
2024 76.43 80th 437 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 43rd 340 87.4%
2019 74.97 35th 354 90.1%
2021 56.80 77th 370 79.2%
2022 77.56 83rd 436 81.0%
2023 64.26 116th 449 74.2%
2024 47.19 199th 454 56.2%
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Rank History for White students at Piedmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.73 82nd 427 80.8%
2019 66.59 97th 444 78.2%
2021 58.27 139th 439 68.3%
2022 61.59 199th 534 62.7%
2023 49.40 264th 537 50.8%
2024 57.35 241st 553 56.4%
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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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Open Quote Great School. A lot of class options for students and they are very driven on helping them get into college and spend a lot of time helping them get admission information taken care of. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Piedmont High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 813 46 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 866
1989 821 44 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 875
1990 787 49 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 843
1991 810 46 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 860
1992 854 33 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 890
1993 860 32 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 894
1994 908 31 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 943
1995 901 36 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 941
1996 901 36 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 941
1997 965 38 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1008
1998 977 44 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1024
1999 946 34 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 989
2000 1001 32 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2001 1025 31 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1072
2002 1185 52 12 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1272
2003 1185 52 12 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1272
2004 1262 56 13 19 7 n/a n/a 0 1357
2005 1312 72 13 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1428
2006 988 44 4 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1059
2007 870 39 5 15 3 n/a n/a 5 937
2008 826 32 4 22 2 n/a n/a 5 891
2009 856 41 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 919
2010 909 61 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1000
2011 936 48 7 48 1 0 8 0 1048
2012 942 56 8 53 0 0 6 0 1065
2013 980 63 11 74 1 0 7 0 1136
2014 987 64 10 80 3 0 11 0 1155
2015 1067 67 13 79 4 0 14 0 1244
2016 1170 72 14 91 3 0 14 0 1364
2017 1161 65 18 114 6 0 14 0 1378
2018 1152 73 17 129 5 0 15 0 1391
2019 1117 55 17 147 6 0 18 0 1360
2020 1071 53 18 158 5 0 21 0 1326
2021 1001 49 17 186 3 1 21 0 1278
2022 966 54 14 188 2 1 20 0 1245
2023 916 74 16 221 2 1 35 0 1265
2024 868 89 25 283 1 0 38 0 1304

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 866 49.0 17.6 2.8
1989 875 49.0 17.8 3.1
1990 843 49.0 17.2 3.1
1991 860 49.0 17.5 3
1992 890 54.0 16.4 1.5
1993 894 52.0 17.2 4.4
1994 943 55.0 17.1 1.5
1995 941 55.0 17.1 4.8
1996 941 55.0 17.1 4.8
1997 1008 58.0 17.4 3.3
1998 1024 63.0 16.3 4.2
1999 989 63.0 15.7 7.5
2000 1042 63.0 16.5 5.8
2001 1072 63.0 17.0 4.9
2002 1272 63.0 20.2 10.9
2003 1272 63.0 20.2 10.9
2004 1357 72.0 18.8 11.1
2005 1428 72.0 19.8 12.3
2006 1059 72.0 14.7 13.7
2007 937 58.5 16.0 13.8
2008 891 55.5 16.1 n/a
2009 919 58.0 15.8 n/a
2010 1000 55.7 17.9 20.7
2011 1048 60.7 17.2 18.8
2012 1065 59.7 17.8 23.1
2013 1136 62.0 18.3 22.5
2014 1155 61.8 18.6 24.6
2015 1244 66.0 18.8 22.7
2016 1364 66.0 20.6 19.6
2017 1378 66.8 20.6 18.4
2018 1391 69.9 19.8 16.8
2019 1360 69.8 19.4 19.2
2020 1326 68.6 19.3 17.4
2021 1278 68.4 18.6 17
2022 1245 66.2 18.7 16.9
2023 1265 65.4 19.3 31.4
2024 1304 66.0 19.7 35.6

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 866 49.0 17.6 2.8
1989 875 49.0 17.8 3.1
1990 843 49.0 17.2 3.1
1991 860 49.0 17.5 3
1992 890 54.0 16.4 1.5
1993 894 52.0 17.2 4.4
1994 943 55.0 17.1 1.5
1995 941 55.0 17.1 4.8
1996 941 55.0 17.1 4.8
1997 1008 58.0 17.4 3.3
1998 1024 63.0 16.3 4.2
1999 989 63.0 15.7 7.5
2000 1042 63.0 16.5 5.8
2001 1072 63.0 17.0 4.9
2002 1272 63.0 20.2 10.9
2003 1272 63.0 20.2 10.9
2004 1357 72.0 18.8 11.1
2005 1428 72.0 19.8 12.3
2006 1059 72.0 14.7 13.7
2007 937 58.5 16.0 13.8
2008 891 55.5 16.1 n/a
2009 919 58.0 15.8 n/a
2010 1000 55.7 17.9 20.7
2011 1048 60.7 17.2 18.8
2012 1065 59.7 17.8 23.1
2013 1136 62.0 18.3 22.5
2014 1155 61.8 18.6 24.6
2015 1244 66.0 18.8 22.7
2016 1364 66.0 20.6 19.6
2017 1378 66.8 20.6 18.4
2018 1391 69.9 19.8 16.8
2019 1360 69.8 19.4 19.2
2020 1326 68.6 19.3 17.4
2021 1278 68.4 18.6 17
2022 1245 66.2 18.7 16.9
2023 1265 65.4 19.3 31.4
2024 1304 66.0 19.7 35.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Piedmont High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (7.3%) $7,720 (92.7%) $8,326

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piedmont High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 514 High schoolsRanks 205th of 626 High schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Piedmont High)81.462.3
 19.1%
   End of Course Biology (Union County Public Schools)74.366.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Piedmont High)68.164.4
 3.7%
   End of Course English II (Union County Public Schools)73.974.1
 0.2%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Piedmont High)60.157.8
 2.3%
   End of Course Math I (Union County Public Schools)61.658.4
 3.2%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Piedmont High)69.265.1
 4.1%
   End of Course Math III (Union County Public Schools)6376.5
 13.5%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13601265
 7%
African American5574
 34.5%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian1716
 5.9%
Hispanic147221
 50.3%
Pacific Islander01
White1117916
 18%
Two or More Races1835
 94.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.2%31.4%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont High

Piedmont High ranks 216th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,304 students attended Piedmont High.

Piedmont High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : New Salem Elementary
Elementary : Unionville Elementary
Middle : Piedmont Middle

Students at Piedmont High are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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