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Lowndes High School

Summary:

Lowndes High School is a public high school located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,201 students. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 17th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lowndes High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 12th and 150th over the past decade, and has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowndes High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessments compared to the state and county averages. The school has maintained a four-year graduation rate ranging from 91.7% to 95.3% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Lowndes High School has a higher per-student spending and a relatively lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, such as Brooks County High School and Valdosta High School.

While Lowndes High School outperforms the nearby Delta Innovative School and Brooks County High School on most metrics, it faces competition from Valdosta High School, which is located just 5.83 miles away and has shown improvement in its statewide ranking. Lowndes High School's strong performance may be attributed to its relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to the nearby schools, though there may still be opportunities to further improve its academic outcomes in certain areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1606 Norman Dr
       Valdosta, GA  31601

(229) 245-2260

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,986 Help


Feeder schools for Lowndes High School:

Elementary:    Clyattville Elementary School
    Dewar Elementary
    Hahira Elementary School
    Lake Park Elementary School
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Middle:    Hahira Middle School
    Lowndes Middle School
    Pine Grove Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  3,201

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
African American:
24.9%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lowndes High School ranks better than 89.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.74. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lowndes High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowndes High School is $7,986.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lowndes High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes High School 47th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Lowndes High School in the ranking list.)

Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 17th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowndes High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.20 64th 335 80.9%
2007 72.08 69th 358 80.7%
2008 75.76 63rd 370 83.0%
2009 74.10 70th 372 81.2%
2010 73.59 80th 384 79.2%
2011 70.74 89th 402 77.9%
2012 65.30 110th 396 72.2%
2013 57.29 154th 425 63.8%
2014 56.83 150th 425 64.7%
2015 59.67 102nd 435 76.6%
2016 58.15 108th 426 74.6%
2017 55.36 113th 420 73.1%
2018 61.71 106th 428 75.2%
2019 64.28 96th 438 78.1%
2021 89.85 12th 410 97.1%
2022 81.54 36th 429 91.6%
2023 85.74 28th 442 93.7%
2024 80.74 47th 458 89.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lowndes High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2008 2008
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1909 1909
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1906 1906
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2093 2093
1994 1618 464 17 19 5 n/a n/a 0 2123
1995 1599 499 8 26 19 n/a n/a 0 2151
1996 1599 499 8 26 19 n/a n/a 0 2151
1997 1627 553 11 24 15 n/a n/a 0 2230
1998 1755 573 12 29 13 n/a n/a 0 2382
1999 1770 577 15 27 7 n/a n/a 0 2396
2000 1823 594 19 33 10 n/a n/a 0 2479
2001 1864 624 22 31 7 n/a n/a 0 2548
2002 1979 670 30 43 7 n/a n/a 0 2729
2003 1979 670 30 43 7 n/a n/a 0 2729
2004 1913 681 32 53 8 n/a n/a 0 2687
2005 1872 683 33 58 6 n/a n/a 38 2690
2006 1899 669 37 68 5 n/a n/a 46 2724
2007 1905 642 34 96 4 n/a n/a 60 2741
2008 1905 614 24 106 7 n/a n/a 74 2730
2009 1959 654 25 114 5 n/a n/a 82 2839
2010 2005 658 16 123 3 11 60 0 2876
2011 2034 714 25 148 5 12 63 0 3001
2012 2008 730 29 147 6 11 71 0 3002
2013 1995 718 38 161 5 12 71 0 3000
2014 1939 697 40 182 4 12 88 0 2962
2015 1894 680 45 185 1 6 100 0 2911
2016 1883 680 47 221 5 6 100 0 2942
2017 1861 735 43 243 5 4 114 0 3005
2018 1774 688 36 260 5 5 97 0 2865
2019 1757 692 36 258 5 3 115 0 2866
2020 1781 704 51 273 5 3 117 0 2934
2021 1820 721 46 280 6 3 125 0 3001
2022 1846 736 47 313 8 5 124 0 3079
2023 1847 798 50 332 9 10 155 0 3201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowndes High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2008 116.0 17.3 14.1
1991 1909 118.0 16.1 15.3
1992 1906 118.3 16.1 15.4
1993 2093 106.0 19.7 16
1994 2123 125.6 16.9 17.9
1995 2151 118.7 18.1 18.5
1996 2151 118.7 18.1 18.5
1997 2230 127.2 17.5 25.5
1998 2382 130.0 18.3 19.9
1999 2396 131.1 18.3 24.1
2000 2479 133.5 18.6 23.7
2001 2548 140.2 18.2 25.4
2002 2729 152.9 17.8 28.2
2003 2729 152.9 17.8 28.2
2004 2687 149.5 18.0 28.6
2005 2690 148.8 18.1 30.8
2006 2724 154.6 17.6 30.3
2007 2741 160.8 17.0 29.3
2008 2730 161.2 16.9 31.4
2009 2839 161.9 17.5 33.7
2010 2876 167.7 17.1 36.9
2011 3001 159.3 18.8 37.8
2012 3002 157.0 19.1 40.9
2013 3000 156.9 19.1 41.3
2014 2962 157.9 18.7 41.8
2015 2911 161.0 18.0 40.6
2016 2942 157.0 18.7 41.6
2017 3005 159.6 18.8 41.6
2018 2865 160.3 17.8 42.8
2019 2866 161.7 17.7 39.6
2020 2934 164.8 17.8 40.7
2021 3001 167.1 17.9 30.4
2022 3079 170.7 18.0 n/a
2023 3201 180.2 17.7 38.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lowndes High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2008 116.0 17.3 14.1
1991 1909 118.0 16.1 15.3
1992 1906 118.3 16.1 15.4
1993 2093 106.0 19.7 16
1994 2123 125.6 16.9 17.9
1995 2151 118.7 18.1 18.5
1996 2151 118.7 18.1 18.5
1997 2230 127.2 17.5 25.5
1998 2382 130.0 18.3 19.9
1999 2396 131.1 18.3 24.1
2000 2479 133.5 18.6 23.7
2001 2548 140.2 18.2 25.4
2002 2729 152.9 17.8 28.2
2003 2729 152.9 17.8 28.2
2004 2687 149.5 18.0 28.6
2005 2690 148.8 18.1 30.8
2006 2724 154.6 17.6 30.3
2007 2741 160.8 17.0 29.3
2008 2730 161.2 16.9 31.4
2009 2839 161.9 17.5 33.7
2010 2876 167.7 17.1 36.9
2011 3001 159.3 18.8 37.8
2012 3002 157.0 19.1 40.9
2013 3000 156.9 19.1 41.3
2014 2962 157.9 18.7 41.8
2015 2911 161.0 18.0 40.6
2016 2942 157.0 18.7 41.6
2017 3005 159.6 18.8 41.6
2018 2865 160.3 17.8 42.8
2019 2866 161.7 17.7 39.6
2020 2934 164.8 17.8 40.7
2021 3001 167.1 17.9 30.4
2022 3079 170.7 18.0 n/a
2023 3201 180.2 17.7 38.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowndes High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $214 (3.1%) $6,746 (96.9%) $6,961
2018 $133 (1.8%) $7,378 (98.2%) $7,511
2019 $162 (2.0%) $7,824 (98.0%) $7,986

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowndes High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 438 High schoolsRanks 28th of 442 High schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lowndes High School)4657.5
 11.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Lowndes County)4657.5
 11.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Lowndes High School)41.464.2
 22.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Lowndes County)50.569
 18.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Lowndes High School)59.273.6
 14.4%
   End of Course Biology (Lowndes County)59.273.6
 14.4%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Lowndes High School)62.361.2
 1.1%
   End of Course United States History (Lowndes County)62.361.2
 1.1%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students28663201
 11.7%
African American692798
 15.3%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian3650
 38.9%
Hispanic258332
 28.7%
Pacific Islander310
 233.3%
White17571847
 5.1%
Two or More Races115155
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%38.9%
 0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lowndes High School

Students at Lowndes High School are 58% White, 25% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,201 students attended Lowndes High School.

Lowndes High School ranks 47th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Lowndes High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clyattville Elementary School
Elementary : Dewar Elementary
Elementary : Hahira Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Park Elementary School
Elementary : Moulton-Branch Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Hahira Middle School
Middle : Lowndes Middle School
Middle : Pine Grove Middle School


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