Davidson K-8 School vs William Amos Hough High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson K-8 School
Davidson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,185 students
William Amos Hough High
Cornelius · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,518 students
| Measure | Davidson K-8 School Davidson, North Carolina | William Amos Hough High Cornelius, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 1,457 | #43 of 528 |
| National rank | #6627 of 50,301 | #2476 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,185 | 2,518 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 2,518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| city | Davidson | Cornelius |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davidson K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 73.5).
- •William Amos Hough High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •William Amos Hough High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Davidson K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 20.1%).
- •Davidson K-8 School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.2).
- •William Amos Hough High is the larger school with 2,518 students compared with 1,185.
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 Davidson K-8 School better than William Amos Hough High?
On the Success Index (US), Davidson K-8 School ranks higher (77.1 vs 73.5 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 Davidson K-8 School and William Amos Hough High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Davidson and Cornelius in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidson K-8 School: 1,185. William Amos Hough High: 2,518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidson K-8 School and William Amos Hough High rank in North Carolina?
Davidson K-8 School is 76th of 1,457 and William Amos Hough High is 43rd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).