Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 28690

14 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Valdese

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Valdese Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
1.1 mi
65%
+2 vs state
56%
±0 vs state
82%
+14 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 59% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 99% 12% 530 White 80%
Heritage Middle
Grades 6–8 · Burke County Schools
1.9 mi
65%
+9 vs state
55%
±0 vs state
77%
+9 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 65% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 99% 11% 475 White 73%
Burke Virtual Academy
Grades K–12 Virtual · Burke County Schools
1.9 mi
53%
+6 vs state · 2023-24
63%
+12 vs state · 2023-24
75%
+5 vs state · 2023-24
Not enough years of data — 0% 0
Drexel Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
2.3 mi
72%
+9 vs state
64%
+8 vs state
75%
+7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 68% in 2025-26 99% 22% 477 White 66%
Hallyburton Academy
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Burke County Schools
2.3 mi
11%
11%
50%
−20 vs state · 2023-24
5% Average of math, English and science: 6% in 2022-23 → 11% in 2025-26 96% 28% 73 White 62%
Draughn High School
Grades 9–12 · Burke County Schools
2.9 mi
78%
+35 vs state
66%
+1 vs state
62%
+3 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 98% 10% 661 White 75%
Mull Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
5.2 mi
63%
±0 vs state
52%
−5 vs state
84%
+16 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 99% 22% 291 White 70%
East Burke High
Grades 9–12 · Burke County Schools
5.2 mi
48%
+6 vs state
62%
−3 vs state
53%
−6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 99% 15% 874 White 75%
North Liberty
Grades PK–12 Special education · Burke County Schools
5.7 mi
9%
9%
25%
6% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 9% in 2025-26 96% 97% 72 White 71%
Liberty Middle
Grades 6–8 · Burke County Schools
5.7 mi
66%
+10 vs state
57%
+1 vs state
73%
+4 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 64% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 99% 11% 453 White 68%
Baton Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Caldwell County Schools
5.7 mi
64%
+1 vs state
56%
±0 vs state
69%
+2 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 99% 20% 357 White 85%
Patton High School
Grades 9–12 · Burke County Schools
5.8 mi
72%
+30 vs state
72%
+8 vs state
69%
+11 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 63% in 2022-23 → 72% in 2025-26 99% 10% 756 White 70%
Hillcrest Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
5.8 mi
57%
−6 vs state
40%
−16 vs state
65%
−3 vs state
13% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 98% 15% 254 Hispanic 72%
Icard Elementary
Grades PK–5 · Burke County Schools
5.9 mi
77%
+14 vs state
63%
+7 vs state
82%
+14 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 70% in 2025-26 99% 13% 265 White 71%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).