Is Valdosta High School a good school?

Valdosta High School ranks 294 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Valdosta High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,496 students attended Valdosta High School.

What is the racial makeup of Valdosta High School?

Students at Valdosta High School are 76% African American, 12% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Valdosta High School?

Valdosta High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : J. L. Lomax Elementary School Elementary : Pinevale Elementary School Elementary : S.L. Mason Elementary School Elementary : Sallas Mahone Elementary Elementary : W.G. Nunn Elementary Middle : Newbern Middle School Middle : Valdosta Middle School

Valdosta High School in Valdosta GA

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SchoolDigger ranks Valdosta High School 294^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Valdosta High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Valdosta City 179^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	35.77	244^th	335	27.2%
2007	36.38	261^st	358	27.1%
2008	37.62	263^rd	370	28.9%
2009	31.96	293^rd	372	21.2%
2010	41.60	247^th	384	35.7%
2011	41.29	269^th	402	33.1%
2012	37.13	274^th	396	30.8%
2013	34.25	309^th	425	27.3%
2014	40.99	264^th	425	37.9%
2015	34.22	271^st	435	37.7%
2016	28.52	297^th	426	30.3%
2017	23.95	310^th	420	26.2%
2018	35.76	244^th	428	43.0%
2019	34.82	260^th	438	40.6%
2021	25.84	299^th	410	27.1%
2022	47.35	190^th	429	55.7%
2023	36.63	254^th	442	42.5%
2024	30.37	294^th	458	35.8%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valdosta 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	1838	1838
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1965	1965
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1901	1901
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1800	1800
1994	660	1167	27	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	1866
1995	660	1214	28	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1926
1996	660	1214	28	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	1926
1997	615	1252	21	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	1909
1998	603	1275	24	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	1927
1999	557	1250	22	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1854
2000	573	1226	32	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1857
2001	558	1263	26	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	1875
2002	564	1357	40	30	7	n/a	n/a	0	1998
2003	564	1357	40	30	7	n/a	n/a	0	1998
2004	526	1283	45	36	8	n/a	n/a	0	1898
2005	513	1438	47	36	7	n/a	n/a	28	2069
2006	449	1418	39	32	7	n/a	n/a	31	1976
2007	429	1491	40	28	8	n/a	n/a	29	2025
2008	386	1487	38	34	3	n/a	n/a	37	1985
2009	376	1498	39	27	3	n/a	n/a	43	1986
2010	374	1271	33	53	7	1	45	0	1784
2011	367	1220	38	53	6	2	48	0	1734
2012	389	1235	35	67	7	3	47	0	1783
2013	423	1375	40	20	7	3	60	0	1928
2014	396	1428	34	38	7	5	60	0	1968
2015	384	1518	32	49	8	4	42	0	2037
2016	363	1509	27	51	8	4	44	0	2006
2017	379	1569	31	67	7	4	46	0	2103
2018	382	1562	32	70	12	4	55	0	2117
2019	421	1578	32	82	14	3	61	0	2191
2020	386	1517	34	104	9	1	60	0	2111
2021	361	1657	37	115	6	1	61	0	2238
2022	342	1798	27	127	7	1	56	0	2358
2023	305	1810	36	153	6	1	70	0	2381
2024	290	1905	35	183	5	3	75	0	2496

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 Valdosta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1838	105.0	17.5	34.1
1991	1965	107.0	18.3	30
1992	1901	108.0	17.6	31.9
1993	1800	105.0	17.1	30.6
1994	1866	103.4	18.0	34.9
1995	1926	104.0	18.5	30
1996	1926	104.0	18.5	30
1997	1909	104.0	18.4	37
1998	1927	97.3	19.8	48.3
1999	1854	106.3	17.4	43
2000	1857	101.6	18.3	36.6
2001	1875	104.9	17.9	45.8
2002	1998	113.9	17.5	39.8
2003	1998	113.9	17.5	39.8
2004	1898	113.5	16.7	54.4
2005	2069	106.2	19.5	43.2
2006	1976	112.3	17.6	48
2007	2025	120.7	16.8	56.3
2008	1985	123.5	16.1	55.8
2009	1986	144.7	13.7	57.8
2010	1784	128.9	13.8	70
2011	1734	126.7	13.6	68.9
2012	1783	122.8	14.5	67.5
2013	1928	139.6	13.8	66.7
2014	1968	128.4	15.3	97.3
2015	2037	124.0	16.4	100
2016	2006	121.0	16.5	99.9
2017	2103	117.5	17.8	100
2018	2117	119.0	17.7	100
2019	2191	121.5	18.0	100
2020	2111	129.8	16.2	94.7
2021	2238	128.5	17.4	94.7
2022	2358	133.1	17.7	n/a
2023	2381	146.3	16.2	94.7
2024	2496	144.1	17.3	84.2

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 Valdosta High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1838	105.0	17.5	34.1
1991	1965	107.0	18.3	30
1992	1901	108.0	17.6	31.9
1993	1800	105.0	17.1	30.6
1994	1866	103.4	18.0	34.9
1995	1926	104.0	18.5	30
1996	1926	104.0	18.5	30
1997	1909	104.0	18.4	37
1998	1927	97.3	19.8	48.3
1999	1854	106.3	17.4	43
2000	1857	101.6	18.3	36.6
2001	1875	104.9	17.9	45.8
2002	1998	113.9	17.5	39.8
2003	1998	113.9	17.5	39.8
2004	1898	113.5	16.7	54.4
2005	2069	106.2	19.5	43.2
2006	1976	112.3	17.6	48
2007	2025	120.7	16.8	56.3
2008	1985	123.5	16.1	55.8
2009	1986	144.7	13.7	57.8
2010	1784	128.9	13.8	70
2011	1734	126.7	13.6	68.9
2012	1783	122.8	14.5	67.5
2013	1928	139.6	13.8	66.7
2014	1968	128.4	15.3	97.3
2015	2037	124.0	16.4	100
2016	2006	121.0	16.5	99.9
2017	2103	117.5	17.8	100
2018	2117	119.0	17.7	100
2019	2191	121.5	18.0	100
2020	2111	129.8	16.2	94.7
2021	2238	128.5	17.4	94.7
2022	2358	133.1	17.7	n/a
2023	2381	146.3	16.2	94.7
2024	2496	144.1	17.3	84.2

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 Valdosta High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$700 (8.2%)	$7,873 (91.8%)	$8,572
2018	$619 (7.5%)	$7,586 (92.5%)	$8,205
2019	$817 (9.1%)	$8,137 (90.9%)	$8,954

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valdosta High School

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Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 254^th of 442 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Valdosta High School)	32	24.8	7.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Valdosta City)	32	24.8	7.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Valdosta High School)	16.1	23.3	7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Valdosta City)	30.7	30.9	0.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Valdosta High School)	39.3	40.1	0.8%
End of Course Biology (Valdosta City)	39.3	40.1	0.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Valdosta High School)	35.8	30.1	5.7%
End of Course United States History (Valdosta City)	35.8	30.1	5.7%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2191	2381	8.7%
African American	1578	1810	14.7%
American Indian	14	6	57.1%
Asian	32	36	12.5%
Hispanic	82	153	86.6%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	421	305	27.6%
Two or More Races	61	70	14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	94.7%	5.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valdosta High School	Public	9-12	4590 Inner Perimeter Rd	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8540	2,496	144	17.3	84.2%	290 (11.6%)	1,905 (76.3%)	183 (7.3%)	35 (1.4%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	75 (3.0%)	30.4	294^th of 458 public high schools	35.8%		36.6	254^th of 442 public high schools	42.5%	40	21.3	31.3	34.7	29.2	$8,954	$817	$8,137
Lowndes High School	Public	9-12	1606 Norman Dr	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2260	3,210	182	17.6	49.6%	1,831 (57.0%)	776 (24.2%)	380 (11.8%)	46 (1.4%)	7 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	164 (5.1%)	80.7	47^th of 458 public high schools	89.7%		85.7	28^th of 442 public high schools	93.7%	19	55.8	60.3	67.4	67.5	$7,986	$162	$7,824
Lanier County High School	Public	9-12	52 W Patten Ave	Lakeland	31635	Lanier County	Lanier County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 482-3868	473	33	14.5	60.9%	249 (52.6%)	148 (31.3%)	51 (10.8%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.6%)	42.7	223^rd of 458 public high schools	51.3%		32	277^th of 442 public high schools	37.3%	54	32.2	50.4	45.9	14.0	$10,467	$439	$10,028
Echols County High School	Public	9-12	190 Ga Highway 94 E	Statenville	31648	Echols County	Echols County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 559-5413	246	19	12.8	72.0%	105 (42.7%)	7 (2.8%)	124 (50.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	62.4	121^st of 458 public high schools	73.6%		67.1	88^th of 442 public high schools	80.1%	33	36.2	54.0	47.7	60.3	$10,694	$639	$10,056
Brooks County High School	Public	6-12	1801 Moultrie Hwy	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2341	550	39	14.1	77.8%	147 (26.7%)	303 (55.1%)	80 (14.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	26.1	321^st of 458 public high schools	29.9%		17	365^th of 442 public high schools	17.4%	44	23.0	19.6	36.0	30.2	$13,396	$1,637	$11,759

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