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Piedmont Classical High School vs. Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa

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School Overview

School
Piedmont Classical High School
4100 Yanceyville Rd
Browns Summit, NC 27214
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa
7800 Airport Center Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont Classical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,342 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
466 students
1,342 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Piedmont Classical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piedmont Classical High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Piedmont Classical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Classical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Piedmont Classical High School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1500 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#240 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Piedmont Classical 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 Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont Classical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont Classical High School District 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 Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont Classical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont Classical High School District 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 Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont Classical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont Classical High School District 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 Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Piedmont Classical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Piedmont Classical High School District 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 Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa with the average graduation rate observed in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina 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 Piedmont Classical High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
100
Grade 1 Students
-
99
Grade 2 Students
-
100
Grade 3 Students
-
100
Grade 4 Students
-
100
Grade 5 Students
-
100
Grade 6 Students
-
108
Grade 7 Students
-
108
Grade 8 Students
-
108
Grade 9 Students
131
113
Grade 10 Students
127
107
Grade 11 Students
105
101
Grade 12 Students
103
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Piedmont Classical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Piedmont Classical High School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Piedmont Classical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Piedmont Classical High School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
64%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Piedmont Classical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Piedmont Classical High School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Piedmont Classical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Piedmont Classical High School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Piedmont Classical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Piedmont Classical High School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Piedmont Classical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Piedmont Classical High School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Piedmont Classical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Piedmont Classical High School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfa, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cornerstone Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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