For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,670 students in 31602, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 457 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 31602, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 31602, GA are Scintilla Charter Academy, Valdosta Middle School and W.g. Nunn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 31602 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 31602, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31602, GA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Gr: K-10 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Gr: PK-5 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Newbern Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 31602, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 31602, GA include Scintilla Charter Academy, Valdosta Middle School and W.g. Nunn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 31602?
4 public schools are located in 31602.
What percentage of students in 31602 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 31602 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31602?
31602 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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