Hugh M Cummings High vs North Graham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hugh M Cummings High
Burlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
807 students
North Graham Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Hugh M Cummings High Burlington, North Carolina | North Graham Elementary Graham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 528 | #1181 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #15624 of 16,910 | #45537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Burlington | Graham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Graham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 17.9).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •North Graham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Hugh M Cummings High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.2%).
- •North Graham Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.7).
- •Hugh M Cummings High is the larger school with 807 students compared with 362.
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 Hugh M Cummings High better than North Graham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Graham Elementary ranks higher (18.9 vs 17.9 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 Hugh M Cummings High and North Graham Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Graham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hugh M Cummings High: 807. North Graham Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hugh M Cummings High and North Graham Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hugh M Cummings High is 478th of 528 and North Graham Elementary is 1181st of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).