For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,078 students in Lowndes County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, GA are Hahira Middle School, Scintilla Charter Academy and Pine Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Lowndes County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hahira Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Nelson St
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Gr: K-9 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Lowndes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Newbern Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Lowndes County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3103 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1605 Azalea Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Gr: K-3 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1500 Lankford Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Valdosta City Alternativeevening (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 East Force Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
813 West Gordon Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Gr: 4-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, GA include Hahira Middle School, Scintilla Charter Academy and Pine Grove Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lowndes County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lowndes County include: Newbern Middle School vs. Pine Grove Middle School, Pine Grove Middle School vs. Hahira Middle School, Valdosta Middle School vs. Hahira Middle School
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