J.C. Draughn High School

J.C. Draughn High School Welcome to Jimmy C Draughn High School's official page! Stay updated on school news, events, sports, clubs, and student achievements.

Connect with our Wildcat community here! Purpose Statement:
Draughn High School aims to prepare the whole student for the social, educational and economic demands of a 21st Century life. Mission Statement: Shaping our community one student at a time by developing learners into productive citizens. Vision Statement: Jimmy C. Draughn High School strives to engage students, parents, and stakeholders

by providing a meaningful education through the creation of a safe and welcoming environment; faculty are committed to the development of the whole student, while preparing them with 21st Century skills for a successful future.

03/16/2026
Wildcat readers visited our feeder elementary schools this week to help celebrate Read Across America Week!
03/07/2026

Wildcat readers visited our feeder elementary schools this week to help celebrate Read Across America Week!

We’re excited to share two major updates to our campus! Our new pitching/batting facility is officially complete, and ou...
03/04/2026

We’re excited to share two major updates to our campus! Our new pitching/batting facility is officially complete, and our football field has received a brand-new scoreboard. These upgrades mark an exciting step forward for our athletic programs and our school community!

At Jimmy C. Draughn High School, we’re celebrating some BIG wins:Our lunchroom staff earned a perfect 100% rating — outs...
03/04/2026

At Jimmy C. Draughn High School, we’re celebrating some BIG wins:

Our lunchroom staff earned a perfect 100% rating — outstanding work!

Mrs. McDowell was recognized by the Town of Drexel as our Teacher of the Year.

Mrs. Donna Simmons was honored by the Burke County Board of Education for earning her National Board Certification.

We are grateful for a staff that continues to lead with excellence every day!

Congratulations to Anna C., who was named Farm Bureau’s Athlete of the Week by Dustin Huffman with our local Farm Bureau...
02/26/2026

Congratulations to Anna C., who was named Farm Bureau’s Athlete of the Week by Dustin Huffman with our local Farm Bureau office! Anna recently won a state championship in pole vault—an incredible accomplishment and a testament to her hard work and dedication.

02/25/2026

Wildcat WIN!!! Tonight’s 1st round win brings us to our 20th win of the season! Now on to the next one!
Round 2 will be Thursday @ Polk County HS, time TBA.

A special S/O to Draughn Men’s Basketball for showing up and showing out for our girls tonight 👏🏼

02/24/2026

Congratulations to all of our winter student-athletes on an AMAZING season! We will celebrate at our Winter Sports Banquet!

📅 Thursday, March 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Wildcat Café

📧 Student-athletes have received the RSVP link in their school email. Please be sure to complete the form by Monday, March 9 so we can properly prepare for seating and food.

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Address

709 Lovelady Road NE
Valdese, NC
28690

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18288794200

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