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Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
709 Lovelady Rd NE,
Valdese, NC
Burke County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Shane Gardner
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B-
B
C+
C+
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
22
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
298:1
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
50%
White
71.6%
Hispanic
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Appalachian State University
123 Students
Western Carolina University
91 Students
North Carolina State University
82 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
69 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
58 Students
Western Piedmont Community College
48 Students
East Carolina University
37 Students
Lenoir-Rhyne University
37 Students
Gardner-Webb University
35 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
33 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
27 Students
Psychology
25 Students
Business
22 Students
Biology
21 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
21 Students
Physical Therapy
11 Students
Chemistry
10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
9 Students
Engineering
9 Students
Elementary Education
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/24/2024
I would like to see the administration helping students more to find out what they want their career path to be when they graduate and what colleges could help them.
1/10/2024
I have loved being a 4 year student at Draughn High School. The teachers, coaches, and staff are willing to make it a great place to attend. The community is very supportive of the school and all its events.
9/26/2023
My experience at Jimmy C. Draughn was the best four years of my high school years! I absolutely loved the environment at the school. It was small enough so everyone knew everyone. All the teachers made their students feel welcomed. The principals were the best too! Help every student out in any way they could!
GreatSchools Reviews
5/31/2019
I wouldn't my child to be anywhere else
9/7/2018
Although this school is small, its size works to its advantage. Kids are not a number here, and are valued. It is one of the newest schools, so the facilities are nice and well kept. Students who graduate from DHS are proud to be a part of something special. Of all the schools in Burke County this o...
8/31/2013
Very small, no money into school. Very cheap, very political, sports suck. Teachers are in for money not kids. Tons of drugs, lot of issues.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$146K - $1.1M
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$276,455
Median Lot Size
23,958 Sq Ft
% Renters
31%
Average Household Income
$80,164
% of College Grads
23.4%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
1,581 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Rutherford College Town Park
Valdese Splash Pad & Playground
Baton Walking Park
Valdese Recreation Department
McGalliard Falls Park
Village Park
Jimmy C. Draughn High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Valdese, NC, in the Valdese neighborhood, and is served by the Burke County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 656 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 87% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Jimmy C. Draughn High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $276,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christ Classical Academy, Harris Chapel Christian Academy, Heritage Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Valdese has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jimmy C. Draughn High School.