Draughn High School vs Walkertown High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in North Carolina, United States, 134 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
Walkertown High
Walkertown · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
| Measure | Draughn High School Valdese, North Carolina | Walkertown High Walkertown, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 528 | #443 of 528 |
| National rank | #11707 of 16,910 | #14731 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 661 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 22% |
| city | Valdese | Walkertown |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Draughn High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 23.2).
- •Draughn High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Draughn High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Draughn High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.5%).
- •Walkertown High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 27.5).
- •Walkertown High is the larger school with 662 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 Walkertown High?
On the Success Index (US), Draughn High School ranks higher (37.0 vs 23.2 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 Walkertown High?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Valdese and Walkertown in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draughn High School: 661. Walkertown High: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draughn High School and Walkertown High rank in North Carolina?
Draughn High School is 302nd of 528 and Walkertown High is 443rd of 528 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).