Draughn High School vs Drexel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Draughn High School
Valdese · Public high · Grades 9–12
661 students
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | Drexel Elementary Morganton, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #497 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #31376 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Valdese | Morganton |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 37.0).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Draughn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 27.5).
- •Draughn High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 477.
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 Draughn High School better than Drexel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Drexel Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 37.0 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 Draughn High School and Drexel Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Morganton in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. Drexel Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and Drexel Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and Drexel Elementary is 497th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).