Schools in Cornelius, North Carolina (2025)
5 schools · 5,414 students · 4 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 818.
Cornelius, in North Carolina, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,414 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 4 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Cornelius's schools is 818, above the North Carolina median of 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Bailey Middle (79.5, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by William Amos Hough High (73.5, top 25% of high schools nationally), and J.V. Washam Elementary (68.8, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are William Amos Hough High (2,518 students), Bailey Middle (1,315 students), J.V. Washam Elementary (818 students).
Ranked schools in Cornelius
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 180Bailey MiddleCornelius · Public Middle76% Math proficiency · 1,315 students
- 274William Amos Hough HighCornelius · Public High76% Math proficiency · 2,518 students
- 369J.V. Washam ElementaryCornelius · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 818 students
- 467Cornelius ElementaryCornelius · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 531Lakeside Charter AcademyCornelius · Charter Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 221 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailey Middle Cornelius · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 79.5 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 1,315 |
| 2 | William Amos Hough High Cornelius · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 73.5 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 2,518 |
| 3 | J.V. Washam Elementary Cornelius · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 68.8 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 818 |
| 4 | Cornelius Elementary Cornelius · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 66.5 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 5 | Lakeside Charter Academy Cornelius · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 30.8 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 221 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cornelius?
Bailey Middle is the highest-ranked school in Cornelius with a Success Index (US) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Cornelius?
Cornelius has 5 schools (1 middle, 1 high, 3 elementary) educating 5,414 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Cornelius?
The median Enrollment across schools in Cornelius is 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.