High Schools in Lowndes County

Lowndes High School is the sole high school serving grades 9–12 in Lowndes County, a large school in Valdosta with 3,152 students that has earned a 4-star rating and ranked in the top 11% of Georgia high schools for three consecutive years.

This school stands out for its exceptional student outcomes. The graduation rate of 93.9% exceeds the state average by 6.7 points, while the dropout rate of just 0.7% is less than one-third of the statewide figure. Academically, Lowndes High outperforms state averages in every tested subject. In the most recent year, U.S. History proficiency reached 64.3%—nearly double the state average of 38.5%—and Biology proficiency hit 66.1%, a 7.3-point improvement over the prior year. Algebra I, while the lowest subject score at 62.4%, still beats the state by 14.3 points. Notably, the district’s Algebra I score (69.2%) is higher than the school’s, suggesting other district schools may excel in this area, though Lowndes High remains the only high school in the county.

Despite 66.85% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school consistently achieves above-average results, indicating strong instructional support. The main area for potential growth is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 17.1%—higher than the district’s 13.2% but on par with the state. With per-student spending of $10,842 and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, the school provides solid resources. Its state ranking has remained stable, fluctuating between 47th and 59th place over three years, showing resilience rather than decline. For parents, Lowndes High offers a dependable, high-performing environment with excellent graduation and dropout metrics, particularly strong social studies and science programs, and a clear opportunity to improve attendance for even better outcomes.