Draughn High School vs East Burke Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.9 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 Middle
Connelly Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | East Burke Middle Connelly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #154 of 469 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #9483 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Valdese | Connelly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Burke Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 37.0).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •East Burke Middle does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Draughn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.2%).
- •East Burke Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 27.5).
- •Draughn High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 630.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), East Burke Middle ranks higher (41.5 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 Middle?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Connelly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. East Burke Middle: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and East Burke Middle rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and East Burke Middle is 154th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).