Best Schools in Piedmont, South Carolina
8 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Piedmont by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Woodmont High
High · Greenville 01. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Spearman Elementary
Elementary · Anderson 01. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Wren Elementary
Elementary · Anderson 01. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Piedmont for 2026 are Woodmont High (7.8/10), Spearman Elementary (7.5/10), and Wren Elementary (7.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$225,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$225,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 56% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Piedmont schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Piedmont
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodmont High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Spearman Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Wren Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Wren High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Wren Middle | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodmont Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Grove Elementary | 4.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Sue Cleveland Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $69,630
- Median home value
- $225,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 74%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Piedmont compares
South Carolina rank
#63 of 129
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below South Carolina avg (6.2)
Median household income
$70k
112% of South Carolina median
Schools in this city
8
About Schools in Piedmont, South Carolina
Piedmont, South Carolina gives parents a compact but competitive public school market — 8 ranked schools with an average score of 7.0 out of 10. That average sits solidly in the upper-middle range, and the distribution backs it up: exactly half of Piedmont's ranked schools, 4 of 8, score 7.0 or higher. For a small city, that concentration of strong performers is notable. Parents searching for consistent academic quality will find more options here than the city's size might initially suggest.
Woodmont High leads the city with an 8.3 out of 10 — the top score across all ranked schools. Spearman Elementary follows closely at 8.1, among the highest-rated elementary schools in the area. Wren Elementary rounds out the top three at 7.8. That combination — two high-scoring elementary schools and a top-tier high school — signals a system capable of delivering strong outcomes across multiple grade levels, not just at one end of the pipeline.
The middle tier holds up as well. Woodmont Middle scores a 7.1, above the citywide average and a natural continuation of the Woodmont feeder track. Wren High comes in at 6.6 — a step below Wren Elementary, but still within a solid range for the district. Neither school represents a sharp drop from the top performers above them.
For families narrowing their options, Piedmont effectively offers two coherent feeder pathways. The Woodmont track runs from Woodmont Middle (7.1) through Woodmont High (8.3), the city's strongest school. The Wren track connects Wren Elementary (7.8) through Wren High (6.6). Spearman Elementary (8.1) stands as a standout entry point worth factoring into elementary-age decisions regardless of district boundaries. With 50% of ranked schools scoring 7.0 or above and no school falling below 6.6, Piedmont's public school landscape is more consistent than many comparably sized markets.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 800 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 649 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 601 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 |
| 4 | 531 students · Kindergarten–5th | 3.8 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 923 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 891 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,157 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 1,264 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
Schools in Piedmont
Piedmont, South Carolina · 8 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$69,630
Median Home Value
$225,300
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
Population
30,812
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Community Profile
Piedmont has a median household income of $69,630. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $225,300, with a median rent of $1,024/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.0%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- South Carolina
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
Resources
School Districts (2)
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in South Carolina
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Piedmont, South Carolina
How many schools are in Piedmont, South Carolina?
Piedmont has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Piedmont is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The top-ranked school in Piedmont on MySchoolScout is Woodmont High with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The top-ranked elementary school in Piedmont on MySchoolScout is Spearman Elementary with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The top-ranked middle school in Piedmont on MySchoolScout is Wren Middle with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The top-ranked high school in Piedmont on MySchoolScout is Woodmont High with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Piedmont, South Carolina?
Piedmont is served by 2 school districts: Anderson 01, Greenville 01.
What is the education level in Piedmont, South Carolina?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Piedmont have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The median household income in Piedmont is approximately $69,630 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Piedmont, South Carolina?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Piedmont is 15.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Piedmont, South Carolina?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.