Draughn High School vs Valdese Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.0 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
Valdese Elementary
Valdese · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | Valdese Elementary Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #577 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #33628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Valdese | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.0 vs 37.6).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Valdese Elementary 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%).
- •Valdese Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 27.5).
- •Draughn High School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 530.
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 Valdese Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Draughn High School and Valdese Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. Valdese Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and Valdese Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and Valdese Elementary is 577th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).