Top 3 Best 31602 Georgia Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,496 students in 31602, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 427 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 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best 31602, GA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 57% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Grades: K-7
| 624 students
Rank: #22.
Valdosta Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #33.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Grades: PK-5
| 916 students
Rank: #44.
Newbern Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 31602 Georgia

31602, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3103 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1605 Azalea Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Grades: K-3
| 649 students
1605 Azalea Dr
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

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, GA?
4 public schools are located in 31602, GA.
What percentage of students in 31602, GA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 31602, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 31602, GA?
31602, GA public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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