For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,634 students in Vidalia City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Georgia.
Public Elementary Schools in Vidalia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,853 Schools
# Students
2,366 Students
1,209,576 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
86,293 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
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,651 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
56,550 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
216,630 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
18%
# Black Students
1,196 Students
441,964 Students
% Black Students
51%
37%
# White Students
858 Students
429,587 Students
% White Students
36%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,249 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
60,370 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
132
47,362
# Students in K Grade:
150
119,997
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
170
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
128,638
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
131,016
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
5,237
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
4,582
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
3,850
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
3,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,589
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,505
$13,395
Best Vidalia City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
Magnet 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
| 531 students
Rank: n/an/a
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Magnet School
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Grades: PK-1
| 456 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
