Valdosta High School

Summary:

Valdosta High School is a public high school in Valdosta, Georgia, serving 2,381 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Valdosta City School District, which is ranked 179 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Valdosta High School has shown steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, reaching 95.2% in 2021-2022, its academic performance remains a concern. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are generally lower than the state averages across all subject areas, ranging from 21.3% in American Literature and Composition to 34.7% in Biology, compared to the state averages of 42% and 44.7%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.67% to 94.68% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Comparing Valdosta High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Brooks County High School and Lanier County High School have similar low performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, while Echols County High School outperforms Valdosta High School and the state averages. Notably, Lowndes High School, located just 5.83 miles from Valdosta High School, significantly outperforms Valdosta High School and the state averages on the Milestones Assessments across all subject areas. This comparison highlights the need for targeted improvement efforts at Valdosta High School to address its academic performance challenges and provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd
       Valdosta, GA  31601


(229) 333-8540

District: Valdosta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
294th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,954 Help


Feeder schools for Valdosta High School:

Elementary:    J. L. Lomax Elementary School
    Pinevale Elementary School
    S.L. Mason Elementary School
    Sallas Mahone Elementary
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Middle:    Newbern Middle School
    Valdosta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  2,381

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.0%
White:
12.8%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valdosta High School ranks worse than 64.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Valdosta High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valdosta High School is $8,954.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valdosta High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Valdosta High School 294th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Valdosta High School in the ranking list.)

Valdosta City:

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


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Rank History for Valdosta High School

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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valdosta High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 260th of 438 High schoolsRanks 254th 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)3224.8
 7.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Valdosta City)3224.8
 7.2%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Valdosta High School)16.123.3
 7.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Valdosta City)30.730.9
 0.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Valdosta High School)39.340.1
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology (Valdosta City)39.340.1
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Valdosta High School)35.830.1
 5.7%
   End of Course United States History (Valdosta City)35.830.1
 5.7%
   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 Students21912381
 8.7%
African American15781810
 14.7%
American Indian146
 57.1%
Asian3236
 12.5%
Hispanic82153
 86.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White421305
 27.6%
Two or More Races6170
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%94.7%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valdosta High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,381 students attended Valdosta High School.

Students at Valdosta High School are 76% African American, 13% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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


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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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