William Amos Hough High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cornelius, North Carolina 28031 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#43 of 528 high schools in North Carolina
#2476 of 16,910 nationally
About William Amos Hough High
William Amos Hough High is a public high located in Cornelius, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,518 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 43rd of 528 ranked high schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,518.
There are 5 schools in Cornelius; William Amos Hough High ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William Amos Hough High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Amos Hough High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bailey Middle
Cornelius · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,315 students · 900 m away
Lakeside Charter Academy
Cornelius · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
221 students · 2.3 km away
Davidson K-8 School
Davidson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,185 students · 3.0 km away
Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students · 3.6 km away
J.V. Washam Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
818 students · 3.6 km away
Community School of Davidson
Davidson · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,631 students · 4.9 km away
Coddle Creek Elementary
Mooresville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
808 students · 5.7 km away
Grand Oak Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 6.1 km away
Huntersville Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students · 6.5 km away
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Huntersville · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,269 students · 6.8 km away
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Panther Creek High
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2,609 students
East Mecklenburg High School
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Leesville Road High
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Amos Hough High a good school?
William Amos Hough High has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #43 of 528 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William Amos Hough High rank in North Carolina?
William Amos Hough High ranks #43 of 528 high schools in North Carolina and #2476 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Amos Hough High?
William Amos Hough High had 2,518 students in 2025.
Is William Amos Hough High a elementary school or a high school?
William Amos Hough High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Amos Hough High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Amos Hough High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.