Haw River Elementary vs Hugh M Cummings High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haw River Elementary
Haw River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
| Measure | Haw River Elementary Haw River, North Carolina | Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1361 of 1,457 | #478 of 528 |
| National rank | #48336 of 50,301 | #15624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 490 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 33% |
| city | Haw River | Burlington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hugh M Cummings High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 13.4).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Haw River Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Haw River Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.7).
- •Hugh M Cummings High is the larger school with 807 students compared with 490.
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 Haw River Elementary better than Hugh M Cummings High?
On the Success Index (US), Hugh M Cummings High ranks higher (17.9 vs 13.4 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 Haw River Elementary and Hugh M Cummings High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Haw River and Burlington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haw River Elementary: 490. Hugh M Cummings High: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haw River Elementary and Hugh M Cummings High rank in North Carolina?
Haw River Elementary is 1361st of 1,457 and Hugh M Cummings High is 478th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).