How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Forest Hill Elementary | Jimmy C Draughn High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Morganton, NC | Valdese, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 305 | 661 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 18.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.2% | 47.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Forest Hill Elementary | Jimmy C Draughn High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,502 | $12,502 |
| District | Burke County Schools | Burke County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Forest Hill Elementary | Jimmy C Draughn High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.6% | 74.9% |
| African American | 8.2% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.4% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Forest Hill Elementary | Jimmy C Draughn High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 152.5:1 | 330.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 45.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.