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Hugh M Cummings High School

2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 981 students in grades 9-12, Hugh M Cummings 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 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hugh M Cummings High School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
981 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Hugh M Cummings High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh M Cummings High School is 0.57, 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)
#2245 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hugh M Cummings High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hugh M Cummings High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
56%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hugh M Cummings High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Hugh M Cummings High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Hugh M Cummings High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hugh M Cummings High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh M Cummings High School's ranking?
Hugh M Cummings High School is ranked #2245 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hugh M Cummings High School often compared to?
Hugh M Cummings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graham High School, Walter M Williams High School, Eastern Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hugh M Cummings High School?
The graduation rate of Hugh M Cummings High School is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hugh M Cummings High School?
981 students attend Hugh M Cummings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hugh M Cummings High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugh M Cummings High School?
Hugh M Cummings High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hugh M Cummings High School offer ?
Hugh M Cummings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hugh M Cummings High School part of?
Hugh M Cummings High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.

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5   7/22/2013
I think that this would be a great school for son too attend.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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