Draughn High School vs Heritage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 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
Heritage Middle
Valdese · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | Heritage Middle Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #137 of 469 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #8807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Valdese | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 37.0).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Heritage Middle 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%).
- •Heritage Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 27.5).
- •Draughn High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 475.
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 Heritage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle ranks higher (44.6 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 Heritage Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. Heritage Middle: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and Heritage Middle rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and Heritage Middle is 137th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).