Draughn High School vs East Burke High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 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
East Burke High
Connelly Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | East Burke High Connelly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #259 of 528 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #10275 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 661 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Valdese | Connelly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Burke High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 37.0).
- •East Burke High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •East Burke High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Draughn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.4%).
- •East Burke High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 27.5).
- •East Burke High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 661.
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 East Burke High?
On the Success Index (US), East Burke High ranks higher (42.7 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 East Burke High?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Connelly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. East Burke High: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and East Burke High rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and East Burke High is 259th of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).