Format DropDownList.TextValue

Question

My stored procedure is like this

SELECT Id, StudentName
FROM xyz

I have a drop down list in asp.net, which I am loading as :

Answer 1

If you have list of class to fill drop down list, this is probably best to do;

List foo = new List();

ddlFoo.DataSource = foo.Select(x => 
    new ListItem { Text = x.Text1 + " - " + x.Text2, Value = x.Id.ToString() });
ddlFoo.DataBind();