¶¶Òô³ÉÈË

¶¶Òô³ÉÈË - Established 2003

White Plains Elementary School vs. Piedmont Elementary School

Should you attend White Plains Elementary School or Piedmont Elementary 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
White Plains Elementary School
5600 Alabama Hwy 9
Anniston, AL 36207
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Piedmont Elementary School
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
White Plains Elementary School ranked #170 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #12 in 2012 but remaining in the top 20% statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 45–49%, reading proficiency 65–69%, and science proficiency 55–59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of approximately 30% for math, 47% for reading, and 38% for science in recent years.
Enrollment grew from 518 students in 2022 to 551 in 2023; minority enrollment was about 21%, and students eligible for free lunch increased sharply from 32% in 2022 to 52% in 2023.
The school served grades PK–4 with 551 students and 32 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, among the lowest in the state and contributing to its high ranking in student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, maintaining 95% from 2013 through 2023 compared to the state rate near 88%, reflecting sustained academic success at this Calhoun County school.
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piedmont Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
551 students
523 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at White Plains Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Piedmont Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at White Plains Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piedmont Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at White Plains Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Piedmont Elementary 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 White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary 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.

Test Scores

#170 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#113 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of White Plains Elementary 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 Piedmont Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
65%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont Elementary 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.
65-69%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont Elementary 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.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont Elementary 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of White Plains Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Piedmont Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
49
Kindergarten Students
89
82
Grade 1 Students
119
83
Grade 2 Students
118
80
Grade 3 Students
85
82
Grade 4 Students
108
74
Grade 5 Students
-
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Piedmont Elementary 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 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at White Plains Elementary 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Piedmont Elementary 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 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Piedmont Elementary 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.
% Black
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Piedmont Elementary 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.
% White
79%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Piedmont Elementary 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.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at White Plains Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Piedmont Elementary 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.
0.36
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Piedmont Elementary 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Piedmont Elementary 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at White Plains Elementary 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Piedmont Elementary 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.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE