William Amos Hough High School is a high school in Cornelius, North Carolina, a northern suburb of Charlotte. The school opened in 2010. Hough's boundary includes: Cornelius, Davidson, and a section of Huntersville.
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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Amos Hough High serves the northern part of Cornelius, NC, covering an area of approximately 53.6 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
William Amos Hough High School's student population of 2,518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Rankings
William Amos Hough High School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Amos Hough High School is 0.54, 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
#86 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
12%
24%
White
65%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Amos Hough High School's ranking?
William Amos Hough High School is ranked #86 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are William Amos Hough High School often compared to?
William Amos Hough High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mecklenburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of William Amos Hough High School?
The graduation rate of William Amos Hough High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend William Amos Hough High School?
2,518 students attend William Amos Hough High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of William Amos Hough High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Amos Hough High School?
William Amos Hough High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Amos Hough High School offer ?
William Amos Hough High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Amos Hough High School part of?
William Amos Hough High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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