How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jimmy C Draughn High School | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Valdese, NC | Morganton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 661 | 476 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.9:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.7% | 62.8% |
| 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 | Jimmy C Draughn High School | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Jimmy C Draughn High School | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 79.2% |
| African American | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jimmy C Draughn High School | Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 330.5:1 | 476:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.4% | 30.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 47 | 2 |
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.