Summary
Lowndes High School in Valdosta, GA, is a large public high school serving roughly 3,150 students in grades 9-12 within the highly rated Lowndes County district. The school has earned a 4-star rating and currently ranks 48th out of 455 Georgia high schools, placing it in the top 11% statewide—a significant improvement from its mid-100s ranking a decade ago.
Academically, Lowndes High consistently outperforms state averages by wide margins. In the most recent testing cycle, 62.4% of students scored proficient in Algebra I (vs. 48.1% statewide), 66.1% in Biology (vs. 47.2%), and 64.3% in U.S. History (vs. 38.5%). The school's graduation rate stands at 93.9%, well above the state's 87.2%, while its dropout rate of 0.7% is less than one-third of the state average. Notably, the school excels in serving specific student groups—its Hispanic students rank 16th statewide, multi-racial students rank 11th, and special education students rank 17th out of 338 schools, placing them in the top 5% for support services. The school has also maintained strong outcomes even as the share of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch jumped from 39% to 67% over two years, showing resilience and adaptability.
Compared to nearby schools, Lowndes High is the clear academic leader in the region. It outperforms Valdosta High School—just 5.7 miles away—by 30 to 44 percentage points across core subjects, and it ranks 302 places higher statewide. The school also spends efficiently at $10,842 per student, notably less than Brooks County High School ($16,921) while achieving far better results. One area to watch: chronic absenteeism (17.1%) is slightly above the district average (13.2%), though it matches the state average. Overall, Lowndes High offers a strong, well-rounded education with exceptional support for diverse learners.
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