For the 2025 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 25% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Grades: K-9
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 776 students
31602, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3103 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1605 Azalea Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Grades: K-3
| 649 students
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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