- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, NC
Piedmont Middle
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462001800
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Piedmont Middle held near 991 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370462001800 · Monroe, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 18.5:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Piedmont Middle held near 991 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Piedmont Middle
980 students
What this shows Piedmont Middle reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Middle compares
Piedmont Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Piedmont Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedmont Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedmont Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Monroe
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~980 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Middle
How many students attend Piedmont Middle?
Piedmont Middle has 980 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 991 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piedmont Middle?
37.8% of students at Piedmont Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Middle?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Middle is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Middle?
Piedmont Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Piedmont Middle rank among middle schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Monroe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Piedmont Middle, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.