At a glance
Reported students
807
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554.5
Hugh M Cummings High: 807 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Hugh M Cummings High
Hugh M Cummings High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Burlington. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Alamance-Burlington Schools. NCES reports 807 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.3%) and Black (29%). English learners represent 16.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hugh M Cummings High
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.46
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.5%
- Hispanic62.3%
- Black29%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alamance-Burlington Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Graham High
High · Grades 09–12
828 reported students
Eastern Alamance High
High · Grades 09–12
952 reported students
Southeast Alamance High
High · Grades 09–12
1,079 reported students
Western Alamance High
High · Grades 09–12
1,138 reported students
Southern Alamance High
High · Grades 09–12
1,148 reported students
Walter M Williams High
High · Grades 09–12
1,206 reported students
Public schools near Hugh M Cummings High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical Education Center High · Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Graham High High · Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 828 | 1.2 mi |
| Ray Street Academy High · Alamance-Burlington Schools | 06–12 | 36 | 1.9 mi |
| Alamance Virtual School High · Alamance-Burlington Schools | 06–12 | 203 | 1.9 mi |
| ABSS Early College at ACC High · Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 247 | 2.7 mi |
| Walter M Williams High High · Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 1,206 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hugh M Cummings High
What grades does Hugh M Cummings High serve?
Hugh M Cummings High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Alamance-Burlington Schools.
How many students attend Hugh M Cummings High?
Hugh M Cummings High reported 807 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 932 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hugh M Cummings High?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 807 students and 39.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hugh M Cummings High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hugh M Cummings High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alamance-Burlington Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hugh M Cummings High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hugh M Cummings High in?
Hugh M Cummings High is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools, based in Burlington, NC, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hugh M Cummings High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Career and Technical Education Center (0.7 mi), Graham High (1.2 mi), Ray Street Academy (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.