Piedmont Middle School

Piedmont City
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
223 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Piedmont Middle School, located in Piedmont, Alabama, serves as a central hub for the community’s middle-grade education, typically encompassing students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Piedmont City School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for early adolescence. The school prides itself on integrating modern educational technology with traditional curriculum standards to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Piedmont Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and opportunities for student involvement. By maintaining a focus on community engagement and student success, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. For families interested in specific program details, faculty directories, or school calendars, the official website at [pms.piedmont.k12.al.us](http://pms.piedmont.k12.al.us/) serves as the primary resource for updates and school policies.
223
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (84.3%)
  • Black
    18 (8.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (5.4%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Piedmont City
Phone: (256)447-6165
Website: http://pms.piedmont.k12.al.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 64
Gender Ratio