Graham Middle vs Hugh M Cummings High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Middle
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
| Measure | Graham Middle Graham, North Carolina | Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 469 | #478 of 528 |
| National rank | #15155 of 15,369 | #15624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 553 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 33% |
| city | Graham | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh M Cummings High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 9.2).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.5%).
- •Graham Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.7).
- •Hugh M Cummings High is the larger school with 807 students compared with 553.
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 Middle better than Hugh M Cummings High?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh M Cummings High ranks higher (17.9 vs 9.2 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 Graham Middle and Hugh M Cummings High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Graham and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Middle: 553. Hugh M Cummings High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Middle and Hugh M Cummings High rank in North Carolina?
Graham Middle is 459th of 469 and Hugh M Cummings High is 478th of 528 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).