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Valdosta City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,869 students in Valdosta City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Valdosta City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
7,869 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
545 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valdosta City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
77%
36%
% White
10%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,965 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,965
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,452
$13,431
Best Valdosta City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valdosta High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4590 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8540
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8540
Gr: 9-12 | 2,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
S.l. Mason Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Sallas Mahone Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Gr: PK-5 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Pinevale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Gr: PK-5 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Valdosta Early College Academy
Alternative School
1605 Azalea Dr
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8500
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8500
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valdosta City School District?
Valdosta City School District manages 8 public schools serving 7,869 students.
What is the rank of Valdosta City School District?
Valdosta City School District is ranked #175 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valdosta City School District?
77% of Valdosta City School District students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valdosta City School District?
Valdosta City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Valdosta City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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