Serving 1,990 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vidalia Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,990 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)9%
15%
Black
(15-16)33%
37%
White
(15-16)53%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)4%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)34%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vidalia Academy?
The graduation rate of Vidalia Academy is 34%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vidalia Academy?
1,990 students attend Vidalia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Vidalia Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Vidalia Academy offer ?
Vidalia Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Vidalia Academy part of?
Vidalia Academy is part of Vidalia City School District.
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