Piedmont High

Piedmont High serves 1,304 students in grades 9-12 in Monroe, North Carolina, with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1 and 66 full-time equivalent teachers. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #752 out of 2,661 North Carolina high schools, placing it in the 72nd percentile statewide. Students at Piedmont High show strong academic achievement, with 68% reaching proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 62% meet proficiency standards in Math.

The school's academic score of 8.5 out of 10 reflects this consistent performance across core subjects. The school serves a stable community in the 28110 zip code area, where the median household income is $81,495 and the median home value is $265,100. The surrounding neighborhood has a population of 54,577 residents, with 22% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.9%.

This economic stability provides a supportive foundation for student learning and family engagement. Piedmont High is situated in a rural area near Monroe, offering students a blend of small-town community feel with access to the educational and cultural opportunities of the greater Charlotte metropolitan region.

Located in a rural area, Piedmont High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.