Piedmont High vs Saint Stephens High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont High
Monroe · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,270 students
Saint Stephens High
Hickory · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,268 students
| Measure | Piedmont High Monroe, North Carolina | Saint Stephens High Hickory, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 528 | #282 of 528 |
| National rank | #4543 of 16,910 | #11098 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,268 |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | 1,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| city | Monroe | Hickory |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 39.4).
- •Piedmont High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Piedmont High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Piedmont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Piedmont High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.2).
- •Piedmont High is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 1,268.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Piedmont High better than Saint Stephens High?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont High ranks higher (65.0 vs 39.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Piedmont High and Saint Stephens High?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Hickory in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont High: 1,270. Saint Stephens High: 1,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont High and Saint Stephens High rank in North Carolina?
Piedmont High is 92nd of 528 and Saint Stephens High is 282nd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).