For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,279 students in Vidalia, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 402 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Vidalia, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vidalia, GA are Vidalia Comprehensive High School, J. R. Trippe Middle School and Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vidalia, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Vidalia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vidalia, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Gr: 2-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Gr: PK-1 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vidalia, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vidalia, GA include Vidalia Comprehensive High School, J. R. Trippe Middle School and Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vidalia?
4 public schools are located in Vidalia.
What percentage of students in Vidalia go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Vidalia are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vidalia?
Vidalia public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Vidalia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vidalia include: Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School vs. J. R. Trippe Middle School, J. R. Trippe Middle School vs. Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School, Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School vs. J. D. Dickerson Primary School
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