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Piedmont High School vs. White Plains High School

Should you attend Piedmont High School or White Plains High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Piedmont High School
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
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6/
10
Top 50%
White Plains High School
250 White Plains Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Piedmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

White Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
White Plains High School ranked #650 in Alabama in 2023, showing a notable decline from its 2011 ranking of #94, with overall test ranking in the bottom 50% statewide.
Graduation rate remained steady at 95% from 2013 to 2023, outperforming the Alabama state average (88% in 2023) and district average (89% in 2023).
Math proficiency was between 35% and 39% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading and science proficiencies at 25% to 29% were lower than state averages of 47% and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment slightly declined from 414 students in 2021 to 386 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 20%, including 54 Hispanic and 15 Black non–Hispanic students out of 386 total.
Serving grades 9–12, White Plains High School had an enrollment of 386 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, with 42% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic factors.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
320 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Piedmont High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at White Plains High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piedmont High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at White Plains High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Piedmont High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at White Plains High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Piedmont City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at White Plains High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calhoun County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#519 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#650 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Piedmont High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of White Plains High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Plains High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Plains High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Plains High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Piedmont High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of White Plains High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Piedmont High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of White Plains High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
90
107
Grade 10 Students
78
87
Grade 11 Students
84
87
Grade 12 Students
68
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at White Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at White Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at White Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at White Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at White Plains High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.35
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Piedmont High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of White Plains High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Piedmont High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at White Plains High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Piedmont High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at White Plains High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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