- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Piedmont, AL
Piedmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010276001818
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, AL.
School address
District: Piedmont City · Alabama
NCES ID 010276001818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Piedmont Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010276001818 · Piedmont, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 14.9:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Piedmont Elementary School (542 students)
Piedmont Middle School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piedmont Eleme
Piedmont Elementary School
542 students
- Piedmont High
Piedmont High School
315 students
- This school
Piedmont Middle School
223 students
What this shows Piedmont Middle School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Middle School compares
Piedmont Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Piedmont Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Piedmont City reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedmont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piedmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedmont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Middle School
How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?
Piedmont Middle School has 223 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Piedmont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piedmont Middle School?
65.1% of students at Piedmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Piedmont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Middle School?
Piedmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Piedmont City?
Besides Piedmont Middle School, Piedmont City also operates Piedmont Elementary School (542 students) and Piedmont High School (315 students). See the Piedmont City district page for the complete list.