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William Amos Hough High School

12420 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 2,518 students in grades 9-12, William Amos Hough High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in NC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

William Amos Hough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
William Amos Hough High School's student population of 2,518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
116 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
William Amos Hough High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Amos Hough High School is 0.50, 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)
#86 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William Amos Hough High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William Amos Hough 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.
84%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Amos Hough 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.
68%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Amos Hough 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
22:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of William Amos Hough 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in William Amos Hough High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in William Amos Hough High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William Amos Hough High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in William Amos Hough High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in William Amos Hough 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 William Amos Hough 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 William Amos Hough High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of William Amos Hough High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
95%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of William Amos Hough 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
14%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William Amos Hough 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 (20-21)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Amos Hough High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 William Amos Hough High School's ranking?
William Amos Hough High School is ranked #86 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William Amos Hough High School often compared to?
William Amos Hough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mecklenburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Amos Hough High School?
The graduation rate of William Amos Hough High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend William Amos Hough High School?
2,518 students attend William Amos Hough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of William Amos Hough High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Amos Hough High School?
William Amos Hough High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Amos Hough High School offer ?
William Amos Hough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William Amos Hough High School part of?
William Amos Hough High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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