Lowndes High School
Tel:
(229)245-2260
- Lowndes High School serves 3,005 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Lowndes High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Lowndes High School's student population of 3,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 160 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,005 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 160 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lowndes High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowndes High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #749 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 37% |
| White | 62% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Lowndes High School is a public high school in Lowndes County, Georgia.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lowndes High School is Pinevale Learning Center (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valdosta Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westside Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 928 students
1.4 miles
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)245-2289 1.4 PK-5 928 - Valdosta S.l. Mason Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 946 students
1.6 miles
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)333-8525 1.6 PK-5 946 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
2.5 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8555 2.5 6-8 940 - Valdosta Pinevale Learning Center Grades: 6-12 | 218 students
3.3 miles
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229)333-8597 3.3 6-12 218 - Valdosta W.g. Nunn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1057 students
3.6 miles
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229)333-8515 3.6 PK-5 1057
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