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Best Schools in Drexel, NC
Drexel, NC has 7 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,940 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Drexel meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Drexel, NC
The top high schools in Drexel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jimmy C Draughn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. South Caldwell High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
3. Hallyburton Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in Drexel, NC
The top middle schools in Drexel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
2. Hudson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Drexel, NC
The top elementary schools in Drexel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Drexel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Drexel, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Drexel, NC has a total population of 1,982 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Drexel, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Drexel, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Drexel, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Drexel, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Drexel, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Drexel, NC
How many schools are in Drexel, NC?
Drexel, NC has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,940 students in total.
How do schools in Drexel perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Drexel score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Drexel meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Drexel?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Drexel
1 of 1 schools in Drexel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Drexel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.