Jimmy C Draughn High School
Valdese, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
B grade for 2024–25, score 70.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | B | B |
| School performance score | 76 | 78 | 70 |
| School achievement score | 74.8 | 75.6 | 70 |
| Reading and math | 66.5% | 74.2% | 67.2% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 61.3% | 57.7% | 47.2% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | 91.1% | Above 95% |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | 94.2% |
| Biology | 62.1% | 60% | 50.8% |
| School growth score | 82.3 | 88.4 | 68.4 |
| Growth status | Met | Exceeded | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
11.094 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 22.422 | 25.157 | 11.094 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
128.37 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 56.80 | 108.49 | 128.37 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 633 | 652 |
| Suspended out of school | 5.8% · 37 | 7.5% · 49 |
| Suspended in school | 7.7% · 49 | 8.7% · 57 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
656 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino11.4%
White73.6%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian6.7%
Two or More Races5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370048002836
- District
- Burke County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 656 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.9
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24