- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valdese, NC
Jimmy C Draughn High School
Federal NCES profile for Jimmy C Draughn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370048002836
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jimmy C Draughn High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valdese · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jimmy C Draughn High School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jimmy C Draughn High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valdese, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048002836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Jimmy C Draughn High School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370048002836 · Valdese, NC High · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 18.4:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
Jimmy C Draughn High School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jimmy C Draughn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- East Burke Hig
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- This school
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- East Burke Mid
East Burke Middle
630 students
What this shows Jimmy C Draughn High School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jimmy C Draughn High School compares
Jimmy C Draughn High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Jimmy C Draughn High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jimmy C Draughn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Burke Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jimmy C Draughn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jimmy C Draughn High School
How many students attend Jimmy C Draughn High School?
Jimmy C Draughn High School has 661 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valdese, NC. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jimmy C Draughn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jimmy C Draughn High School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jimmy C Draughn High School?
47.7% of students at Jimmy C Draughn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jimmy C Draughn High School?
The largest demographic group at Jimmy C Draughn High School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Valdese, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jimmy C Draughn High School?
Jimmy C Draughn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jimmy C Draughn High School rank among public schools in Valdese?
By Resource Investment Index, Jimmy C Draughn High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valdese, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Burke County Schools?
Besides Jimmy C Draughn High School, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.