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Newbern Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

535^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 8% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Newbern Middle School is a public middle school located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 776 students. The school is part of the Valdosta City School District, which is ranked 185 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, Newbern Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Valdosta City and Georgia state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 15.1% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 22.7% in Valdosta City and 41.3% statewide. The school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newbern Middle School serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the higher spending per student at Newbern Middle School compared to the district average, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting potential issues with the allocation and utilization of resources. The school's consistent underperformance and lack of improvement over the years indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its student population and improve academic achievement.

725

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,274

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602

(229) 333-8566

District: Valdosta City

Students who attend Newbern Middle School usually attend:

High:

Valdosta High School

Feeder schools for Newbern Middle School:

Elementary:	J. L. Lomax Elementary School
	Pinevale Elementary School
	W.G. Nunn Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.4%

Hispanic:

10.5%

White:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 18th percentile in 2015 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (15% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg23%

Georgia avg40%

535^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 18% (2015) to bottom 8% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Valdosta City

185^th of 206Valdosta City 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	13.2	535 of 584	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	537 of 588	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	15.2	507 of 577	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.5	491 of 567	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.0	466 of 542	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.5	495 of 559	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.1	500 of 543	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	12.2	491 of 539	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	14.0	481 of 545	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.6	442 of 537	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.1	426 of 521	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.3	464 of 527	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	39.9	366 of 508	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	42.9	333 of 504	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.5	324 of 494	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	17.6	428 of 466	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	17.4	419 of 462	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	15.6	410 of 445	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	11.0	398 of 420	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I65%+20 vs state

Mathematics17%-24 vs state

English Language Arts15%-25 vs state

Social Studies13%-26 vs state

Science6%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th 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
Newbern Middle School	Public	6-8	2015 E Park Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8566	725	61	11.9	100.0%	23 (3.2%)	612 (84.4%)	76 (10.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	13.2	535^th of 584 public middle schools	8.4%		12.6	537^th of 588 public middle schools	8.7%	2	65.4	15.1	16.1	14.1	12.3	16.0	23.4	5.9	12.7	$14,274	$1,748	$12,526
Valdosta Middle School	Public	6-8	110 Burton St	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	Valdosta City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 333-8555	1,024	75	13.7	86.9%	121 (11.8%)	737 (72.0%)	102 (10.0%)	23 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.8%)	30.2	409^th of 584 public middle schools	30.0%		32.2	398^th of 588 public middle schools	32.3%	11	63.6	27.8	29.4	24.8	21.3	28.8	33.3	7.1	30.6	$13,211	$1,082	$12,129
Lowndes Middle School	Public	6-8	2379 Copeland Rd	Valdosta	31601	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 245-2280	818	62	13.2	100.0%	425 (52.0%)	185 (22.6%)	157 (19.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.7%)	62.2	191^st of 584 public middle schools	67.3%		68.8	158^th of 588 public middle schools	73.1%	33	97.6	42.4	38.0	38.9	45.8	43.6	51.8	35.7	42.7	$13,395	$1,563	$11,832
Pine Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	4159 River Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-3234	733	59	12.3	71.5%	331 (45.2%)	234 (31.9%)	101 (13.8%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.2%)	79.1	107^th of 584 public middle schools	81.7%		84.6	80^th of 588 public middle schools	86.4%	27	97.4	48.7	47.4	51.7	53.7	57.2	58.3	50.3	52.1	$12,925	$587	$12,338
Hahira Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Nelson St	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8601	843	64	13.1	58.0%	547 (64.9%)	150 (17.8%)	78 (9.3%)	21 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.2%)	95.1	35^th of 584 public middle schools	94.0%		93.2	44^th of 588 public middle schools	92.5%	9	100.0	68.5	62.6	66.2	65.6	67.2	81.2	67.4	73.5	$11,687	$397	$11,290
Lanier County Middle School	Public	6-8	52 W Patten Ave	Lakeland	31635	Lanier County	Lanier County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 482-8247	324	20	16.4	100.0%	183 (56.5%)	88 (27.2%)	28 (8.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	66.7	163^rd of 584 public middle schools	72.1%		61.4	195^th of 588 public middle schools	66.8%	32		47.0	37.6	54.5	40.2	32.7	55.4	60.4	39.6	$12,739	$1,015	$11,724
Brooks County Middle School	Public	6-8	2171 Moultrie Hwy	Quitman	31643	Brooks County	Brooks County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 588-2342	489	35	13.8	100.0%	140 (28.6%)	259 (53.0%)	74 (15.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	18.6	481^st of 584 public middle schools	17.6%		19.7	481^st of 588 public middle schools	18.2%			24.2	26.7	18.7	15.3	18.6	21.6	6.3	14.9	$15,646	$1,636	$14,011

Frequently Asked Questions about Newbern Middle School

What high school do graduates of Newbern Middle School attend?

Students who attend Newbern Middle School usually go on to attend Valdosta High School

How many students attend Newbern Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 725 students attended Newbern Middle School.

What district is Newbern Middle School in?

Valdosta City

Is Newbern Middle School a good school?

Newbern Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.4% of Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Newbern Middle School?

Students at Newbern Middle School are 84% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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2017–18 through 2023–24 dropout ratesJan 7, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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