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Lowndes High School

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Lowndes High School ranks 59 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 87% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Lowndes High School is a public high school located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,210 students. The school is part of the Lowndes County School District, which is ranked 22 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lowndes High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 59 out of 452 Georgia high schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowndes High School consistently outperforms the state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course assessments, with higher proficiency rates than the state in all four tested subjects: American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 93% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. Additionally, Lowndes High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.6 to 18 over the past few years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to the nearby Delta Innovative School and Brooks County High School, Lowndes High School stands out significantly in terms of academic performance, with much higher proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments. While Lowndes High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.89% to 49.6% over the past few years, the school has maintained a strong academic standing and a commitment to continuous improvement.

3,152

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,842

Per pupil spending ?

66.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 245-2260

District: Lowndes County

Feeder schools for Lowndes High School:

Elementary:	Clyattville Elementary School
	Dewar Elementary
	Hahira Elementary School
	Lake Park Elementary School
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	Moulton-Branch Elementary School
	Pine Grove Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Hahira Middle School
	Lowndes Middle School
	Pine Grove Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.0%

African American:

25.4%

Hispanic:

12.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 97th percentile in 2021 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (59% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Georgia high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 97th-percentile peak (2021) to 87th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg61%

Georgia avg42%

59^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 206Lowndes County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	59 of 452	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	47 of 458	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.7	28 of 442	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	81.5	36 of 429	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	12 of 410	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	64.3	96 of 438	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	61.7	106 of 428	75.2%	★★★★☆
2017	55.4	113 of 420	73.1%	★★★★☆
2016	58.1	108 of 426	74.6%	★★★★☆
2015	59.7	102 of 435	76.6%	★★★★☆
2014	56.8	150 of 425	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.3	154 of 425	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.3	110 of 396	72.2%	★★★★☆
2011	70.7	89 of 402	77.9%	★★★★☆
2010	73.6	80 of 384	79.2%	★★★★☆
2009	74.1	70 of 372	81.2%	★★★★☆
2008	75.8	63 of 370	83.0%	★★★★☆
2007	72.1	69 of 358	80.7%	★★★★☆
2006	70.2	64 of 335	80.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History67%+28 vs state

Algebra I61%+16 vs state

Biology59%+15 vs state

American Literature and Composition52%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lowndes High School	Public	9-12	1606 Norman Dr	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 245-2260	3,152	186	16.9	66.8%	1,733 (55.0%)	802 (25.4%)	402 (12.8%)	51 (1.6%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	157 (5.0%)	76.5	59^th of 452 public high schools	86.9%		80.7	47^th of 458 public high schools	89.7%	12	51.6	60.6	58.8	67.0					$10,842	$330	$10,512
Valdosta High School	Public	9-12	4590 Inner Perimeter Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8540	2,457	132	18.6	84.2%	249 (10.1%)	1,876 (76.4%)	207 (8.4%)	36 (1.5%)	7 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	80 (3.3%)	28.5	308^th of 452 public high schools	31.9%		30.4	294^th of 458 public high schools	35.8%	14	23.7	32.0	29.4	29.2					$11,375	$927	$10,448
Brooks County High School	Public	6-12	1801 Moultrie Hwy	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2341	542	40	13.7	100.0%	145 (26.8%)	291 (53.7%)	80 (14.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	13.3	401^st of 452 public high schools	11.3%		26.1	321^st of 458 public high schools	29.9%	80	18.8	14.9	16.5	12.4					$16,921	$1,630	$15,292
Delta Innovative School	Public	6-12	1081 Barwick Rd	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2351	107	7	15.2	100.0%	40 (37.4%)	62 (57.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	5.2	438^th of 452 public high schools	3.1%		5.2	447^th of 458 public high schools	2.4%	9	8.7	1.6	4.9	2.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowndes High School

What schools feed into Lowndes High School?

Lowndes High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clyattville Elementary School
Elementary : Dewar Elementary
Elementary : Hahira Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Park Elementary School
Elementary : Moulton-Branch Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Hahira Middle School
Middle : Lowndes Middle School
Middle : Pine Grove Middle School

What district is Lowndes High School in?

Lowndes County

What is the racial makeup of Lowndes High School?

Students at Lowndes High School are 55% White, 25% African American, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Lowndes High School a good school?

Lowndes High School ranks 59^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lowndes High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,152 students attended Lowndes High School.

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