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Berrien High School vs. Lowndes High School

Should you attend Berrien High School or Lowndes High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Berrien High School
500 E Smith Ave
Nashville, GA 31639
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Lowndes High School
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Lowndes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Berrien High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 3,210 students in grades 9-12, Lowndes High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
856 students
3,210 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berrien High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowndes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berrien High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowndes High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
182 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berrien High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowndes High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berrien High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Berrien County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowndes High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lowndes County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#729 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#220 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berrien High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowndes High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in GA)
74%
(Top 5% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Berrien County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowndes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in GA)
54%
(Top 20% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Berrien County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowndes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in GA)
76%
(Top 5% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berrien High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Berrien County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowndes High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
95%
(Top 20% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Berrien High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Berrien County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lowndes High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berrien High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lowndes High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
236
918
Grade 10 Students
233
864
Grade 11 Students
217
769
Grade 12 Students
170
659

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berrien High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Berrien County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lowndes County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berrien High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Berrien County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lowndes County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berrien High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Berrien County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lowndes County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
71%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berrien High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Berrien County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lowndes County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berrien High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Berrien County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowndes High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lowndes County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berrien High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Berrien County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowndes High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berrien High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Berrien County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowndes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berrien High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Berrien County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowndes High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lowndes County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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