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Porter Ridge High School vs. Piedmont High School

Should you attend Porter Ridge High School or Piedmont 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Porter Ridge High School
2839 Ridge Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Piedmont High School
3006 Sikes Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Porter Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Piedmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,766 students in grades 9-12, Porter Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,304 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,766 students
1,304 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Porter Ridge 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 Piedmont High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Porter Ridge High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piedmont High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Porter Ridge 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 Piedmont High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Porter Ridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, 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 High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#213 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
#218 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Porter Ridge 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 Piedmont High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Porter Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina 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 High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Porter Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina 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 High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Porter Ridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina 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 High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
92%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Porter Ridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Piedmont High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Porter Ridge High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Piedmont High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
474
363
Grade 10 Students
498
315
Grade 11 Students
424
321
Grade 12 Students
370
305
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">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 Porter Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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 Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Porter Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, 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 Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Porter Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Porter Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
50%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Porter Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, 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
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Porter Ridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, 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 High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Union County Public Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Porter Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, 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 High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Porter Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, 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 High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Porter Ridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, 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 High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Union County Public Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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