Best Schools in 31602, GA
31602, GA has 18 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 16,009 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 31602 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 31602, GA
The top high schools in 31602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowndes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3201 Students
2. Valdosta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students
3. Brooks County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooks County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 549 Students
Best Middle Schools in 31602, GA
The top middle schools in 31602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hahira Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 859 Students
2. Valdosta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
3. Brooks County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooks County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
4. Newbern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 31602, GA
The top elementary schools in 31602, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
2. Scintilla Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools- Scintilla Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 721 Students
3. Dewar Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 859 Students
4. North Brooks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooks County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
5. Sallas Mahone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1078 Students
6. S.l. Mason Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 887 Students
7. J. L. Lomax Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
8. W.g. Nunn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 901 Students
9. Crossroads Baptist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossroads Baptist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
10. St John Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 31602, GA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
31602, GA has a total population of 35,218 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 31602, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 31602, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 31602, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 31602, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 31602, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 31602, GA
How many schools are in 31602, GA?
31602, GA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 16,009 students in total.
How do schools in 31602 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 31602 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 31602 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 31602?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations