Baton Elementary vs Draughn High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baton Elementary
Granite Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Draughn High School
Valdese · Public high · Grades 9–12
661 students
| Measure | Baton Elementary Granite Falls, North Carolina | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,457 | #302 of 528 |
| National rank | #35682 of 50,301 | #11707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Granite Falls | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Draughn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 34.3).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Draughn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.2%).
- •Baton Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 27.5).
- •Draughn High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 357.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Elementary better than Draughn High School?
On the Success Index (US), Draughn High School ranks higher (37.0 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baton Elementary and Draughn High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baton Elementary: 357. Draughn High School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baton Elementary and Draughn High School rank in North Carolina?
Baton Elementary is 654th of 1,457 and Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).