Middle Schools in Valdosta City

Valdosta City, Georgia is home to two middle schools: Valdosta Middle School and Newbern Middle School. Based on the available data, Valdosta Middle School appears to be the stronger performing school, with a higher statewide ranking and better academic outcomes compared to Newbern Middle School and the Valdosta City district average.

Valdosta Middle School has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 398 out of 588 Georgia middle schools, while Newbern Middle School has a 1-star rating and ranks 537 out of 588. Valdosta Middle School consistently outperforms Newbern Middle School and the Valdosta City district on most Milestones Assessment tests, including Algebra I, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Both schools have very high free and reduced lunch rates, around 95%, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges for the student population.

The per-student spending at both schools is relatively high, suggesting that funding and resources may not be the primary driver of the performance gap. Other factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role. The data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the performance differences between the two middle schools in Valdosta City, and targeted interventions to address the challenges faced by Newbern Middle School and improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.