Cornelius Elementary vs William Amos Hough High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius Elementary
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
William Amos Hough High
Cornelius · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,518 students
| Measure | Cornelius Elementary Cornelius, North Carolina | William Amos Hough High Cornelius, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #165 of 1,457 | #43 of 528 |
| National rank | #13761 of 50,301 | #2476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 2,518 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 2,518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 76% |
| city | Cornelius | Cornelius |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Amos Hough High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 66.5).
- •William Amos Hough High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •William Amos Hough High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 55%).
- •William Amos Hough High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 29%).
- •Cornelius Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.2).
- •William Amos Hough High is the larger school with 2,518 students compared with 542.
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 Cornelius Elementary better than William Amos Hough High?
On the Success Index (US), William Amos Hough High ranks higher (73.5 vs 66.5 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 Cornelius Elementary and William Amos Hough High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cornelius and Cornelius in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius Elementary: 542. William Amos Hough High: 2,518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius Elementary and William Amos Hough High rank in North Carolina?
Cornelius Elementary is 165th of 1,457 and William Amos Hough High is 43rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).