[2] Hough's boundary includes: Cornelius, Davidson, and a section of Huntersville.

[5] It is named in honor of William Amos Hough, principal of North Meck High School from 1955 to 1974.

[6] On September 14, 2023, Nolan Hauser made his 57th high school career field goal, breaking the national record.

[7] The school has a National STEM league team, named "Iditarod Motorsports".

[20][21] Hough has a dance company that claimed the title of “Small contemporary state champions” back to back in 2022 when Reagan Frey choreographed “Take me to church” and 2023 when Kaylee Yaudes choreographed “Amen”.