Piedmont Community Charter School

2596 Robinwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,940 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Piedmont Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,940 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Piedmont Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Piedmont Community Charter School's student population of 1,940 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
1,940 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
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Year Founded
2000
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School Rankings

Piedmont Community Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Community Charter School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#656 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
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(21-22)
65%
51%
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58%
50%
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73%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
21%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
51%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.65
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(21-22)
≥95%
86%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piedmont Community Charter School's ranking?
Piedmont Community Charter School is ranked #656 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Piedmont Community Charter School often compared to?
Piedmont Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawks Nest Steam Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School?
The graduation rate of Piedmont Community Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Piedmont Community Charter School?
1,940 students attend Piedmont Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Piedmont Community Charter School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Community Charter School?
Piedmont Community Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Piedmont Community Charter School offer ?
Piedmont Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piedmont Community Charter School part of?
Piedmont Community Charter School is part of Piedmont Community Charter School District.

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5   10/10/2025
The teachers and staff at PCCS are all friendly, kind and genuinely want to help your child excel.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,940 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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