Drexel Elementary vs Valdese Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drexel Elementary
Morganton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Valdese Elementary
Valdese · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Drexel Elementary Morganton, North Carolina | Valdese Elementary Valdese, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #497 of 1,457 | #577 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #31376 of 50,301 | #33628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 48% |
| city | Morganton | Valdese |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 37.6).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Valdese Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Drexel Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.3).
- •Valdese Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 477.
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 Drexel Elementary better than Valdese Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Drexel Elementary ranks higher (40.8 vs 37.6 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 Drexel Elementary and Valdese Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Morganton and Valdese in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drexel Elementary: 477. Valdese Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drexel Elementary and Valdese Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Drexel Elementary is 497th of 1,457 and Valdese Elementary is 577th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).