Serving 629 students in grades 9-12, Jimmy C Draughn High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jimmy C Draughn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jimmy C Draughn High School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jimmy C Draughn High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jimmy C Draughn High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
3%
25%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jimmy C Draughn High School's ranking?
Jimmy C Draughn High School is ranked #416 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Jimmy C Draughn High School often compared to?
Jimmy C Draughn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert L. Patton High School, East Burke High School, Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jimmy C Draughn High School?
The graduation rate of Jimmy C Draughn High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jimmy C Draughn High School?
629 students attend Jimmy C Draughn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jimmy C Draughn High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jimmy C Draughn High School?
Jimmy C Draughn High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jimmy C Draughn High School offer ?
Jimmy C Draughn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jimmy C Draughn High School part of?
Jimmy C Draughn High School is part of Burke County Schools School District.
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