Jimmy C. Draughn High School (commonly known as Draughn High School) is a public high school in Valdese, North Carolina. It is a part of the Burke County Public Schools district.
History Jimmy C. Draughn High School opened in August 2008. The school was named for long-time educator and principal Jimmy C. Draughn (1934–1999). Draughn also served as mayor of Valdese. The school shares the same design as Robert Logan Patton High School in Morganton, North Carolina, which opened a year earlier in 2007.McBrayer, Sharon. (August 21, 2008). Draughn High School set to open. hickoryrecord.com. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
Athletics Draughn is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 3A school. The school is a part of the Western Piedmont 3A/4A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved May 26, 2026. Draughn's school colors are old gold, black, and white, and its team name is the Wildcats. Sports at Draughn include:J C Draughn Wildcats - Official Athletic Website - Valdese, NC. Retrieved March 14, 2025.
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling
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External links Official website