Draughn High School vs Icard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.0 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
Icard Elementary
Connelly Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | Icard Elementary Connelly Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #396 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #28103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Valdese | Connelly Springs |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Icard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 37.0).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Icard 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 98.9%).
- •Icard Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 27.5).
- •Draughn High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 265.
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 Icard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Icard Elementary ranks higher (45.7 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 Icard Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Connelly Springs in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. Icard Elementary: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and Icard Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and Icard Elementary is 396th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).