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Jimmy C Draughn High School — School Profile & District Info
High|Valdese, North Carolina|Burke County Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
Valdese, NC 28690
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
656
Student:Teacher
19.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Burke County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.4%
Phone
(828)879-4200School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
14 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Worse than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,261
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 22%State 62%Local 16%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% YoY
Hickory, NC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
661
Current enrollment
Growing(+11% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy C Draughn High School
As of the most recent data, 656 students are enrolled at Jimmy C Draughn High School. It is a High school within the local district.