For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 822 students in 31601, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in 31601, GA is Lowndes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 31601 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31601, GA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31601, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowndes Middle 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
| 822 students
31601, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2462 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(912) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31601
(912) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
1500 Lankford Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Valdosta City Alternativeevening (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 East Force Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
813 West Gordon Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Grades: 4-5
| 593 students
Westside School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2470 James Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2250
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 31601, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 31601, GA include Lowndes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31601?
1 public middle schools are located in 31601.
What is the racial composition of students in 31601?
31601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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