Best Valdese Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 629 students in Valdese, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Valdese, NC is Jimmy C Draughn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdese, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Valdese have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Valdese, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jimmy C Draughn High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Valdese, NC (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jimmy C Draughn High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
709 Lovelady Road Ne
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Valdese, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Valdese, NC include Jimmy C Draughn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Valdese, NC?
1 public high schools are located in Valdese, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdese, NC?
Valdese, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).

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