For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,703 students in 31602, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31602, GA are Scintilla Charter Academy, Valdosta Middle School and Newbern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 31602 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31602, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31602, GA Public Middle 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-9 | 856 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 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
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 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
31602, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3103 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
1605 Azalea Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Gr: K-3 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 31602, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31602, GA include Scintilla Charter Academy, Valdosta Middle School and Newbern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31602?
3 public middle schools are located in 31602.
What is the racial composition of students in 31602?
31602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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