Top Rankings
Lowndes County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,728 students in Lowndes County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
10,728 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
735 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Lowndes County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,295 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
18%
# Black Students
2,533 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
24%
36%
# White Students
6,106 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
57%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
599 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
359
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
810
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
819
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
774
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
766
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
772
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
786
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
800
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
802
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
839
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
997
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
829
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
720
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
655
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,092 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,071
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,092
$13,395
Best Lowndes County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hahira Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Claudia Dr
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Lowndes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260
Grades: 9-12
| 3,201 students
Rank: #33.
Hahira Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Nelson St
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Grades: 6-8
| 859 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Dewar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #77.
Moulton-branch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
Clyattville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 W Marion Ave
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #1111.
Lowndes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District manages 11 public schools serving 10,728 students.
What is the rank of Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District is ranked #19 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County School District?
57% of Lowndes County School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Lowndes County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,092 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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