- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte, NC
Piedmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297001259
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 22
- middle schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Middle School ranks #4 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Piedmont Middle School held near 1,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 370297001259 · Charlotte, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,108 enr · 23.1:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Piedmont Middle School held near 1,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 1,108
Piedmont Middle School
1,108 students
What this shows Piedmont Middle School reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Middle School compares
Piedmont Middle School 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,198
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.9%
White 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Piedmont Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Charlotte
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Community House Middle
Standard public school
1,425 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jay M. Robinson Middle
Standard public school
1,333 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Randolph Middle
Standard public school
1,215 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle School
Standard public school
1,205 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Alexander Graham Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Quail Hollow Middle
Standard public school
1,090 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Middle School
How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?
Piedmont Middle School has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 46% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piedmont Middle School?
33.3% of students at Piedmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Middle School is African American at 56.9% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Middle School?
Piedmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 middle schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Middle School ranks #4 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Piedmont Middle School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.