For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,569 students in Piedmont, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Piedmont, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%). Piedmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
The top ranked public schools in Piedmont, SC are Woodmont High School, Wren High School and Wren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piedmont, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Piedmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Piedmont, SC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodmont High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2831 West Georgia Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-8600
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,032 students
Rank: #22.
Wren High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
905 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #33.
Wren Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Roper Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5950
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #44.
Spearman Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 Easley Highway
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 947-9787
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #55.
Wren Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 Wren School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 850-5930
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #66.
Woodmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 North Flat Rock Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-8500
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #77.
Sue Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Woodmont School Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-4200
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-4200
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #88.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Old Grove Road
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-5900
Piedmont, SC 29673
(864) 355-5900
Grades: K-5
| 644 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Piedmont, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Piedmont, SC include Woodmont High School, Wren High School and Wren Elementary School. Piedmont has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Carolina.
How many public schools are located in Piedmont, SC?
8 public schools are located in Piedmont, SC.
What percentage of students in Piedmont, SC go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Piedmont, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont, SC?
Piedmont, SC public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Carolina public schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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