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Best public schools in Valdese, NC

4 public schools in Valdese: 1 elementary · 1 middle · 1 high · 1 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Rankings renumber to share equal ranks and fill gaps when schools are hidden. Scores compare each school with schools of the same type across North Carolina.

Elementary schools

1 school in Valdese
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Valdese Elementary 64.2
Burke County Schools · Grades PK-5 · 524 students
ELA 56%Math 65%Science 82%
#450 of 1,256 in North Carolina

Middle schools

1 school in Valdese
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Heritage Middle 70.8
Burke County Schools · Grades 6-8 · 440 students
ELA 55%Math 65%Science 77%
#135 of 460 in North Carolina

High schools

1 school in Valdese
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Draughn High School 66.9
Burke County Schools · Grades 9-12 · 656 students
ELA 66%Math 81%Science 62%
#170 of 512 in North Carolina

Combined schools

1 school in Valdese
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Burke Virtual Academy —
Burke County Schools · Grades K-12 · 25 students
No published test results

School districts serving Valdese

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