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Best Schools in Valdese, NC
Valdese, NC has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,403 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Valdese don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valdese, NC
The top high schools in Valdese, 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. East Burke High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
3. Robert L. Patton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valdese, NC
The top middle schools in Valdese, 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. Liberty Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
3. East Burke Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valdese, NC
The top elementary schools in Valdese, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Hildebrand Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
2. Mull Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
3. Valdese Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students
4. Drexel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valdese, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valdese, NC has a total population of 9,123 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valdese, 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 Valdese, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valdese, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valdese, 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 Valdese, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valdese, NC
How many schools are in Valdese, NC?
Valdese, NC has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,403 students in total.
How do schools in Valdese perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Valdese score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Valdese don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valdese?
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: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Valdese
3 of 3 schools in Valdese carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Valdese. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.