Summary:
Vidalia Comprehensive High School is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Vidalia City district, a single-school district in Georgia where 81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
This school presents a striking contrast between student persistence and academic achievement. On one hand, it excels at keeping students on track: the graduation rate is an impressive 96.8%, far above the state average of 87.2%, and the dropout rate is just 1.6% compared to 2.4% statewide. Chronic absenteeism is also a bright spot at 13.7%, better than both the district (17.2%) and state (17.7%) averages. These numbers suggest a supportive, engaging environment where students stay connected to school. However, academic proficiency tells a different story. On the most recent End of Course assessments, only 14% of students were proficient in Algebra I (state: 48.1%), 35% in Biology (state: 47.2%), and 29% in U.S. History (state: 38.5%). English Language Arts scores are not yet available for this release, but the most recent prior data showed 28.3% proficiency versus 40.4% statewide.
The most concerning trend is in Algebra I, where proficiency dropped sharply from 21.1% to 14% in just one year, widening the gap with the state from 23.8 to 34.1 percentage points. Biology is the school's relative strength, sitting just 12.2 points below the state average and improving slightly year-over-year. The school has maintained a 2-star rating but has slipped in its statewide percentile ranking from 38th to 31st over three years. With a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,318, the school has resources to work with, yet outcomes remain below benchmarks. For parents, this school offers strong graduation and attendance outcomes but signals a need for focused academic support, particularly in math.
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