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Best Schools in Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, GA has 41 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 23 elementary) serving 28,205 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Valdosta exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valdosta, GA
The top high schools in Valdosta, 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. Echols County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Echols County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
3. Lanier County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanier County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
4. Valdosta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2381 Students
5. Coffee County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1234 Students
6. Brooks County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooks County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 549 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valdosta, GA
The top middle schools in Valdosta, 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. Pine Grove Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
3. Lanier County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lanier County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 413 Students
4. Lowndes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 840 Students
5. Coffee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coffee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1679 Students
6. Valdosta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1060 Students
7. Brooks County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooks County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 465 Students
8. Newbern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valdosta City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valdosta, GA
The top elementary schools in Valdosta, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hahira Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 807 Students
2. Westside Elementary School
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Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 937 Students
3. Pine Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 664 Students
4. Scintilla Charter Academy
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Projected Test Scores
State Charter Schools- Scintilla Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 10 • 721 Students
5. Lake Park Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students
6. Clyattville Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
7. Indian Creek Elementary
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Coffee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
8. Dewar Elementary
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Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 859 Students
9. Moulton-branch Elementary School
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Lowndes County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 558 Students
10. Lanier County Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lanier County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valdosta, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valdosta, GA has a total population of 92,342 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valdosta, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valdosta, 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 Valdosta, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valdosta, GA
How many schools are in Valdosta, GA?
Valdosta, GA has 41 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 28,205 students in total.
How do schools in Valdosta perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Valdosta score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Valdosta exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valdosta?
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: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Valdosta
17 of 17 schools in Valdosta carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 5B: 4C: 2D: 4F: 2
All 17 public schools we grade in Valdosta. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (4)
Elementary and primary schools (10)
- Clyattville Elementary School
- Dewar Elementary
- J L Lomax Elementary School
- Moulton Branch Elementary School
- Pine Grove Elementary School
- Pinevale Elementary School
- Sallas Mahone Elementary
- Sl Mason Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Wg Nunn Elementary
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (10)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.