William Amos Hough High School vs. North Mecklenburg High School
Should you attend William Amos Hough High School or North Mecklenburg High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
William Amos Hough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
North Mecklenburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,518 students in grades 9-12, William Amos Hough High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,854 students in grades 9-12, North Mecklenburg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,518 students
1,854 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
110 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#86 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#665 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
651
520
Grade 10 Students
616
527
Grade 11 Students
619
431
Grade 12 Students
632
376
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
32%
% Black
12%
55%
% White
65%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%