Excellent
#432 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 16% in state
William Amos Hough High
High School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Cornelius, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12420 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
- Math 83% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William Amos Hough High score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where William Amos Hough High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,151/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cornelius), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,746
Median home value
$497,400
Median rent
$1,587/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Davidson Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Community School of DavidsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 1,572 | Compare → |
| Christ the King Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #37 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Amos Hough High is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Amos Hough High
William Amos Hough High is a public high school in Cornelius, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 2,503 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
What's said publicly about William Amos Hough High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Amos Hough High
What grades does William Amos Hough High serve?
William Amos Hough High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William Amos Hough High?
William Amos Hough High has an enrollment of approximately 2,503 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Amos Hough High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Amos Hough High is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Amos Hough High rank in NC?
William Amos Hough High ranks #432 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is William Amos Hough High's MySchoolScout rating?
William Amos Hough High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at William Amos Hough High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Amos Hough High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is William Amos Hough High a charter school?
No, William Amos Hough High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Amos Hough High a Title I school?
No, William Amos Hough High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Amos Hough High?
19.6% of students at William Amos Hough High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (980) 344-0514
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 28031)
- 31,021
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28031; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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