Overview
William Amos Hough High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Cornelius, North Carolina. The school enrolls 2,503 students. It is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 78% state average)
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,503 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
County37119
CityCornelius
ZIP28031
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370297003175
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,503
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %20%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)