Serving 981 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 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. 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)
25-29%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
56%
20%
Black
35%
25%
White
6%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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?
981 students attend Hugh M Cummings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hugh M Cummings High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% 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 17:1, 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
What school district is Hugh M Cummings High School part of?
Hugh M Cummings High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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