For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,294 students in Valdosta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Valdosta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
8,294 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
581 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Valdosta City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
97 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
585 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
6,426 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
78%
36%
# White Students
921 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
11%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
243 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
284
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
652
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
602
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
635
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
611
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
617
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
579
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
650
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
641
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
665
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
812
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
579
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
493
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
474
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,249 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,814 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,249
$14,333
Spending / Student
$11,814
$13,458
Best Valdosta City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #22.
S.l. Mason Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #33.
Sallas Mahone Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Grades: PK-5
| 1,074 students
Rank: #44.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
Rank: #55.
Pinevale Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Valdosta High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4590 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8540
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8540
Grades: 9-12
| 2,358 students
Rank: #77.
Newbern Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #88.
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valdosta City School District?
Valdosta City School District manages 8 public schools serving 8,294 students.
What is the rank of Valdosta City School District?
Valdosta City School District is ranked #181 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdosta City School District?
78% of Valdosta City School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valdosta City School District?
Valdosta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Valdosta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,814 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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