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Valdosta High School

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Valdosta High School ranks 302 nd of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

302^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 455 Georgia High Schools

Better than 34% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Valdosta High School serves approximately 2,457 students in grades 9-12 within the Valdosta City district, making it the second-largest high school in the area. The school holds a 2-star state rating (34th percentile) and faces significant economic challenges, with 84.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism. At 31.7%, Valdosta High's rate is nearly double the state average (17.7%) and substantially higher than nearby Lowndes High School (17.1%) and Echols County High School (10.4%). This attendance gap likely contributes to the school's academic struggles. On Milestones End-of-Course tests, proficiency rates trail state averages across all subjects, with Algebra I being the most concerning at just 18% proficient compared to the state's 48.1%—a 30-point gap that also fell sharply from 32% the previous year. Biology (35.3%) and U.S. History (33%) also lag state averages. Notably, the school's graduation rate is a bright spot at 92.9%, exceeding the state average of 87.2%, and its dropout rate (1.6%) is below the state's 2.4%. This creates a paradox: students graduate at high rates despite low test scores, suggesting a focus on persistence over rigorous academic preparation.

Comparisons with nearby schools highlight the challenges. Lowndes High School, just 5.76 miles away, outperforms Valdosta High across every metric—62.4% Algebra I proficiency versus 18%, and a 89th percentile state ranking versus 34th. Even Echols County High School, serving a similarly economically challenged population, achieves 68.8% Algebra I proficiency. While Valdosta High spends slightly more per student ($11,375) than Lowndes ($10,842), it maintains a higher student-teacher ratio (18.6:1) than all nearby schools. Subgroup data shows relative strengths for White (67th percentile) and Hispanic (57th percentile) students, while English Language Learners (17th percentile) and Special Education students (15th percentile) need targeted support. Note: Georgia's current release does not include ELA scores; those arrive in December. Addressing the chronic absenteeism crisis appears to be the most impactful lever for improvement.

2,457

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,375

Per pupil spending ?

84.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4590 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601

(229) 333-8540

District: Valdosta City

Feeder schools for Valdosta High School:

Elementary:	J. L. Lomax Elementary School
	Pinevale Elementary School
	S.L. Mason Elementary School
	Sallas Mahone Elementary
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	W.G. Nunn Elementary
Middle:	Newbern Middle School
	Valdosta Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

76.4%

White:

10.1%

Hispanic:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 30th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 45% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 18% Georgia)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school28%

District avg30%

Georgia avg45%

302^nd of 455

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd of 201Valdosta 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
2026	27.5	302 of 455	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.5	307 of 451	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.4	293 of 454	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.6	257 of 448	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.4	192 of 431	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.8	299 of 410	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.8	260 of 438	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.8	244 of 428	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.0	310 of 420	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.5	297 of 426	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.2	271 of 435	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	41.0	264 of 425	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.3	309 of 425	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	37.1	274 of 396	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.3	269 of 402	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.6	247 of 384	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	32.0	293 of 372	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.6	263 of 370	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	36.4	261 of 358	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.8	244 of 335	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	211 of 376	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.0	216 of 391	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	198 of 382	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	155 of 384	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.4	174 of 372	53.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.2	143 of 173	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	59.8	47 of 180	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	30.1	113 of 159	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.3	307 of 431	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.6	302 of 438	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.9	261 of 435	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.0	258 of 433	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.3	231 of 430	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	127 of 298	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.4	145 of 312	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.0	195 of 315	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	154 of 308	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.4	64 of 295	78.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	27.7	297 of 436	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.9	307 of 442	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.5	318 of 436	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.0	253 of 436	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	254 of 427	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	86 of 123	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.8	62 of 149	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.3	120 of 158	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.5	86 of 141	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	21.6	287 of 338	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.8	197 of 347	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.6	254 of 344	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.9	183 of 343	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	22.1	286 of 331	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.5	109 of 334	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.2	89 of 341	73.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.5	77 of 346	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	58.7	105 of 343	69.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	71 of 339	79.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)67th percentile+34 vs school

Hispanic (2026)57th percentile+24 vs school

African American (2026)44th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)32nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)30th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)29th percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)17th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2026)15th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology35%-12 vs state

United States History33%-6 vs state

Algebra I18%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	27.5	302^nd of 455 public high schools	33.6%		28.5	307^th of 451 public high schools	31.9%	5	18.0	35.3	33.0	$11,375	$927	$10,448
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%)	77	48^th of 455 public high schools	89.5%		76.5	59^th of 451 public high schools	86.9%	11	62.4	66.1	64.3	$10,842	$330	$10,512
Lanier County High School	Public	9-12	52 W Patten Ave	Lakeland	31635	Lanier County	Lanier County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 482-3868	478	34	14.2	96.9%	258 (54.0%)	130 (27.2%)	59 (12.3%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.6%)	38.7	230^th of 455 public high schools	49.5%		38.2	242^nd of 451 public high schools	46.3%	12	44.3	41.9	29.5	$14,068	$913	$13,155
Echols County High School	Public	9-12	190 Ga Highway 94 E	Statenville	31648	Echols County	Echols County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 559-5437	244	20	12.0	71.7%	102 (41.8%)	3 (1.2%)	132 (54.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	69.2	69^th of 455 public high schools	84.8%		55.7	142^nd of 451 public high schools	68.5%	73	68.8	57.7	48.1	$12,323	$703	$11,620
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%)	26.2	308^th of 455 public high schools	32.3%		13.3	400^th of 451 public high schools	11.3%	92	21.9	42.8	11.4	$16,921	$1,630	$15,292

Frequently Asked Questions about Valdosta High School

What schools feed into Valdosta High School?

Valdosta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : J. L. Lomax Elementary School
Elementary : Pinevale Elementary School
Elementary : S.L. Mason Elementary School
Elementary : Sallas Mahone Elementary
Elementary : W.G. Nunn Elementary
Middle : Newbern Middle School
Middle : Valdosta Middle School

How many students attend Valdosta High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,457 students attended Valdosta High School.

What district is Valdosta High School in?

Valdosta City

What is the racial makeup of Valdosta High School?

Students at Valdosta High School are 76% African American, 10% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Valdosta High School a good school?

Valdosta High School ranks 302^nd of 455 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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