Is William Amos Hough High a good school?

William Amos Hough High ranks 138 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William Amos Hough High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,518 students attended William Amos Hough High.

What is the racial makeup of William Amos Hough High?

Students at William Amos Hough High are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into William Amos Hough High?

William Amos Hough High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cornelius Elementary Elementary : Davidson K-8 School Elementary : Huntersville Elementary Elementary : J.V. Washam Elementary Middle : Bailey Middle

William Amos Hough High

Summary:

William Amos Hough High is a public high school located in Cornelius, North Carolina, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,518 students. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

William Amos Hough High consistently outperforms the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina in End-of-Course (EOC) test scores, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools for several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a more diverse student body compared to some nearby schools, with significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Additionally, William Amos Hough High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating it serves a more economically diverse population than some of the nearby schools.

When comparing William Amos Hough High to the nearby schools, such as Hopewell High School, Mallard Creek High School, and North Mecklenburg High School, the school stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, greater racial diversity, and lower rates of economic disadvantage among its student population. While the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, it remains a high-performing institution that provides a diverse and supportive learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12420 Bailey Rd
Cornelius, NC 28031-9134

(980) 344-0514

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
138^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,994

Feeder schools for William Amos Hough High:

Elementary:	Cornelius Elementary
	Davidson K-8 School
	Huntersville Elementary
	J.V. Washam Elementary
Middle:	Bailey Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 2,518

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.3%

Hispanic:

14.0%

African American:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William Amos Hough High ranks better than 78.4% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5^th among 29 ranked high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (14%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Amos Hough High is 21.6. 25 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare William Amos Hough High employs 116 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Amos Hough High is $7,994. 25 high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William Amos Hough High:

SchoolDigger ranks William Amos Hough High 138^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See William Amos Hough High in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2011	74.29	59^th	506	88.3%
2012	71.88	60^th	502	88.0%
2013	68.11	50^th	505	90.1%
2014	82.34	29^th	451	93.6%
2015	82.59	33^rd	531	93.8%
2016	80.41	35^th	507	93.1%
2017	85.44	28^th	476	94.1%
2018	89.63	20^th	469	95.7%
2019	81.32	48^th	514	90.7%
2021	78.74	114^th	594	80.8%
2022	81.39	122^nd	621	80.4%
2023	76.32	146^th	626	76.7%
2024	78.61	138^th	640	78.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.06	22^nd	185	88.1%
2019	68.67	47^th	195	75.9%
2021	76.26	33^rd	199	83.4%
2022	81.46	30^th	226	86.7%
2023	70.06	59^th	249	76.3%
2024	73.46	54^th	261	79.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	82.80	14^th	147	90.5%
2019	86.45	8^th	173	95.4%
2021	71.71	16^th	124	87.1%
2022	76.96	10^th	156	93.6%
2023	66.16	40^th	226	82.3%
2024	85.21	14^th	262	94.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	63.41	73^rd	349	79.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	70.02	62^nd	424	85.4%
2019	62.32	71^st	446	84.1%
2021	74.51	27^th	432	93.8%
2022	67.66	133^rd	544	75.6%
2023	52.65	229^th	597	61.6%
2024	63.32	176^th	613	71.3%

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Rank History for Female students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	88.58	20^th	449	95.5%
2019	81.58	49^th	475	89.7%
2021	83.06	43^rd	475	90.9%
2022	83.31	96^th	594	83.8%
2023	78.97	123^rd	588	79.1%
2024	79.90	128^th	602	78.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	88.03	22^nd	349	93.7%
2019	65.61	68^th	364	81.3%
2021	77.50	37^th	334	88.9%
2022	63.95	65^th	330	80.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	79.20	27^th	325	91.7%
2022	69.49	116^th	398	70.9%
2023	63.88	163^rd	403	59.6%
2024	62.81	167^th	403	58.6%

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Rank History for Male students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	90.38	25^th	463	94.6%
2019	79.30	48^th	488	90.2%
2021	73.82	60^th	481	87.5%
2022	78.85	130^th	585	77.8%
2023	72.94	153^rd	602	74.6%
2024	76.47	145^th	607	76.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	76.07	27^th	77	64.9%
2019	80.32	14^th	89	84.3%
2021	64.56	32^nd	83	61.4%
2022	77.45	20^th	91	78.0%
2023	70.78	31^st	98	68.4%
2024	71.51	32^nd	101	68.3%

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Rank History for African American students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	83.09	33^rd	359	90.8%
2019	65.85	55^th	369	85.1%
2021	70.87	42^nd	364	88.5%
2022	73.53	82^nd	430	80.9%
2023	64.18	105^th	434	75.8%
2024	69.20	95^th	437	78.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	77.87	34^th	340	90.0%
2019	70.77	40^th	354	88.7%
2021	76.99	31^st	370	91.6%
2022	70.53	102^nd	436	76.6%
2023	58.31	140^th	449	68.8%
2024	72.13	99^th	454	78.2%

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Rank History for White students at William Amos Hough High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	88.63	24^th	427	94.4%
2019	80.81	43^rd	444	90.3%
2021	74.97	56^th	439	87.2%
2022	80.90	105^th	534	80.3%
2023	76.88	123^rd	537	77.1%
2024	77.43	129^th	553	76.7%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	1118	159	30	101	6	0	40	1454
2012	1550	220	31	134	11	0	29	1975
2013	1628	254	39	141	11	0	33	2106
2014	1750	258	41	141	11	1	44	2246
2015	1890	283	59	154	11	5	51	2453
2016	1960	279	66	192	13	4	58	2572
2017	1949	265	66	234	9	5	66	2594
2018	1991	250	68	288	7	1	78	2683
2019	1852	243	78	291	3	4	73	2544
2020	1809	230	81	298	2	3	70	2493
2021	1752	250	80	323	2	3	75	2485
2022	1737	262	86	300	1	3	81	2470
2023	1745	254	90	352	4	5	68	2518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Amos Hough High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1454	76.0	19.1	19.1
2012	1975	95.0	20.7	17.3
2013	2106	99.6	21.1	19.2
2014	2246	109.6	20.4	18
2015	2453	120.0	20.4	16
2016	2572	127.0	20.2	16.8
2017	2594	129.0	20.1	14.5
2018	2683	130.3	20.5	13.3
2019	2544	127.6	19.9	13.2
2020	2493	125.3	19.8	13.3
2021	2485	120.2	20.6	10.5
2022	2470	116.9	21.1	6.7
2023	2518	116.0	21.6	14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Amos Hough High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1454	76.0	19.1	19.1
2012	1975	95.0	20.7	17.3
2013	2106	99.6	21.1	19.2
2014	2246	109.6	20.4	18
2015	2453	120.0	20.4	16
2016	2572	127.0	20.2	16.8
2017	2594	129.0	20.1	14.5
2018	2683	130.3	20.5	13.3
2019	2544	127.6	19.9	13.2
2020	2493	125.3	19.8	13.3
2021	2485	120.2	20.6	10.5
2022	2470	116.9	21.1	6.7
2023	2518	116.0	21.6	14.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Amos Hough High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$484 (6.1%)	$7,511 (94.0%)	$7,994

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Amos Hough High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 146^th of 626 High schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (William Amos Hough High)	77.3	73.6	3.7%
End of Course Biology (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	60.3	50.6	9.7%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (William Amos Hough High)	78.4	84.7	6.3%
End of Course English II (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	61	60	1%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (William Amos Hough High)	66.4	57.5	8.9%
End of Course Math I (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	42.2	29.2	13%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (William Amos Hough High)	71.8	67.2	4.6%
End of Course Math III (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	50.2	59.2	9%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2544	2518	1%
African American	243	254	4.5%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	78	90	15.4%
Hispanic	291	352	21%
Pacific Islander	4	5	25%
White	1852	1745	5.8%
Two or More Races	73	68	6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.2%	14.3%	1.1%

Schools Near William Amos Hough High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William Amos Hough High	Public	9-12	12420 Bailey Rd	Cornelius	28031	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 344-0514	2,518	116	21.6	14.3%	1,745 (69.3%)	254 (10.1%)	352 (14.0%)	90 (3.6%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	68 (2.7%)	78.6	138^th of 640 public high schools	78.4%		76.3	146^th of 626 public high schools	76.7%	8	75.9	81.2	61.7	72.6	$7,994	$484	$7,511
Merancas Middle College-CPCC	Public	11-12	12010 Verhoeff Dr	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-0035	202	4	50.5	21.8%	56 (27.7%)	87 (43.1%)	32 (15.8%)	17 (8.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)								(n/a)				76.2	$7,253	$339	$6,914
North Mecklenburg High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	11201 Old Statesville Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-3840	2,186	106	20.6	44.6%	164 (7.5%)	1,294 (59.2%)	601 (27.5%)	66 (3.0%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	56 (2.6%)	37.8	389^th of 640 public high schools	39.2%		36	389^th of 626 public high schools	37.9%		43.4	55.7	37.3	53.8	$9,173	$451	$8,723
Cox Mill High School	Public	9-12	1355 Cox Mill Rd	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6600	1,762	81	21.8	13.8%	780 (44.3%)	395 (22.4%)	134 (7.6%)	355 (20.1%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	87 (4.9%)	85.9	108^th of 640 public high schools	83.1%		85.2	105^th of 626 public high schools	83.2%	3	81.4	82.5	66.3	87.0	$7,456	$383	$7,073
Mooresville High School	Public	9-12	659 E Center Ave	Mooresville	28115	Iredell County	Mooresville Graded School District	No	No	No	No	(704) 658-2580	1,969	105	18.7	36.4%	1,182 (60.0%)	350 (17.8%)	263 (13.4%)	43 (2.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	127 (6.4%)	55.5	261^st of 640 public high schools	59.2%		54.5	261^st of 626 public high schools	58.3%		54.4	65.7	44.7	65.9	$8,785	$417	$8,368
Hopewell High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	11530 Beatties Ford Rd	Huntersville	28078	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-5988	1,755	100	17.5	37.2%	422 (24.0%)	839 (47.8%)	357 (20.3%)	50 (2.8%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	80 (4.6%)	44.1	340^th of 640 public high schools	46.9%		45.6	319^th of 626 public high schools	49.0%	21	46.3	56.1	35.0	66.0	$8,867	$413	$8,454
Mallard Creek High School	Public	9-12	3825 Johnston Oehler Rd	Charlotte	28269	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-1341	2,185	106	20.5	42.0%	177 (8.1%)	1,534 (70.2%)	296 (13.5%)	90 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	83 (3.8%)	25.8	475^th of 640 public high schools	25.8%		31.9	419^th of 626 public high schools	33.1%	56	30.7	51.4	30.5	45.0	$8,152	$456	$7,697
NF Woods Campus	Public	9-12	574 W McLelland Ave	Mooresville	28115	Iredell County	Mooresville Graded School District	No	No	No	No	(704) 658-2500	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northwest Cabarrus High	Public	9-12	5130 NW Cabarrus Drive	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6720	1,138	71	16.0	35.2%	614 (54.0%)	257 (22.6%)	147 (12.9%)	52 (4.6%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (5.4%)	58.9	240^th of 640 public high schools	62.5%		62.3	211^th of 626 public high schools	66.3%	29	57.5	66.1	49.4	66.9	$9,034	$555	$8,479
Cabarrus-Kannapolis Early Coll	Public	9-12	1531 Trinity Church Rd	Concord	28027	Cabarrus County	Cabarrus County Schools	No	No	No	No	(704) 260-6780	239	10	23.5	29.3%	109 (45.6%)	66 (27.6%)	40 (16.7%)	16 (6.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	92.4	54^th of 640 public high schools	91.6%		95.5	19^th of 626 public high schools	97.0%	35	90.3	90.2	88.7	86.0	$7,514	$205	$7,309

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