For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 681 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 schools 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Valdese, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jimmy C Draughn High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Lovelady Road Ne
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4200
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 879-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 656 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Middle School, 1951 E
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 448-3175
Valdese, NC 28690
(828) 448-3175
Grades: K-12
| 25 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?
2 public high schools are located in Valdese.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdese?
Valdese public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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