Graham High vs Hugh M Cummings High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham High
Graham · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
| Measure | Graham High Graham, North Carolina | Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 528 | #478 of 528 |
| National rank | #15556 of 16,910 | #15624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 828 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Graham | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.3 vs 17.9).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Graham High does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.6%).
- •Graham High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.7).
- •Graham High is the larger school with 828 students compared with 807.
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 Graham High better than Hugh M Cummings High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Graham High and Hugh M Cummings High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Graham and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham High: 828. Hugh M Cummings High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham High and Hugh M Cummings High rank in North Carolina?
Graham High is 473rd of 528 and Hugh M Cummings High is 478th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).