Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Vidalia Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vidalia Comprehensive High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Vidalia Comprehensive High School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vidalia Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vidalia Comprehensive High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1375 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
46%
36%
White
43%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vidalia Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School is ranked #1375 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Vidalia Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Vidalia Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toombs County High School, East Laurens High School, West Laurens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Vidalia Comprehensive High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
732 students attend Vidalia Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Vidalia Comprehensive High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vidalia Comprehensive High School?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vidalia Comprehensive High School offer ?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vidalia Comprehensive High School part of?
Vidalia Comprehensive High School is part of Vidalia City School District.
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