Best Public Schools in Valdosta, GA


Summary:

The city of Valdosta, Georgia is home to 17 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative public charter school. The schools in this area display a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-achieving institutions and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.

Lowndes High School is the highest-performing school in the data set, ranking 47th out of 458 Georgia high schools and earning a 5-star rating. It boasts a 95.3% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores that outpace the state and county averages. Westside Elementary School is the top-performing elementary school, ranking 177th out of 1,248 in the state and earning a 4-star rating with 50-70% proficiency in core subjects. Pine Grove Middle School is the highest-ranked middle school, placing 80th out of 588 in Georgia and also earning a 4-star rating.

In contrast, some schools in the Valdosta City district struggle, with under 30% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These lower-performing schools tend to have higher rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The Lowndes County district, which includes many of the top-performing schools, is ranked 17th out of 203 districts in the state and rated 5 stars, while the Valdosta City district is ranked 179th and rated only 1 star. The data suggests significant disparities in resources and opportunities across the Valdosta area schools.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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