Piedmont Classical High School

BROWNS SUMMIT, North Carolina — 1 schools

426
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,088
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Piedmont Classical High School operates 1 public schools serving 426 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 478 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Guilford County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,088 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.3% local, 57.6% state, and 11.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #234 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 239:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 33.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.2% African American, 13.2% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Piedmont Classical High School accounts for 100.0% of all Piedmont Classical High School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Piedmont Classical High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Piedmont Classical High School student-counselor ratio is 239:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Piedmont Classical High School chronic absenteeism rate is 33.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.1%
Federal
57.6%
State
31.3%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
234 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Guilford County county, where this district is located.

$1,159
Studio/mo
$1,213
1 BR/mo
$1,330
2 BR/mo
$1,703
3 BR/mo
$1,960
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Piedmont Classical High School.

White 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 64.2%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 8.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
239:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Piedmont Classical High School

School Enrollment
Piedmont Classical High School
Charter
478

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Piedmont Classical High School?

Piedmont Classical High School has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 426 students.

How much does Piedmont Classical High School spend per student?

Piedmont Classical High School spends $11,088 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #234 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Piedmont Classical High School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Guilford County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Piedmont Classical High School?

Piedmont Classical High School students are 64.2% African American, 13.2% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Piedmont Classical High School?

Piedmont Classical High School has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #234 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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