For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,366 students in Vidalia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Vidalia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
2,366 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Vidalia City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
224 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
1,186 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
50%
36%
# White Students
834 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
35%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
169
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
172
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,589
$14,234
Spending / Student
$12,505
$13,365
Best Vidalia City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Grades: 2-5
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Grades: PK-1
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vidalia City School District?
Vidalia City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,366 students.
What is the rank of Vidalia City School District?
Vidalia City School District is ranked #159 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vidalia City School District?
50% of Vidalia City School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vidalia City School District?
Vidalia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Vidalia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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