Hugh M. Cummings High School Archived 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine is a public high school serving grades 9–12 in Burlington, North Carolina, and is a part of the Alamance-Burlington School System. The school opened in 1970 and serves the east side of the city.
Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, Hugh M Cummings High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hugh M Cummings High School's student population of 807 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Hugh M Cummings High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh M Cummings High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2245 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
62%
22%
Black
29%
24%
White
5%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavalier
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hugh M Cummings High School's ranking?
Hugh M Cummings High School is ranked #2245 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hugh M Cummings High School often compared to?
Hugh M Cummings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graham High School, Walter M Williams High School, Eastern Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hugh M Cummings High School?
The graduation rate of Hugh M Cummings High School is 75%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hugh M Cummings High School?
807 students attend Hugh M Cummings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hugh M Cummings High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hugh M Cummings High School?
Hugh M Cummings High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hugh M Cummings High School offer ?
Hugh M Cummings High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hugh M Cummings High School part of?
Hugh M Cummings High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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