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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,580 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.
51爆料s in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
10,580 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
736 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
150 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,361 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
2,511 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
24%
36%
# White Students
5,913 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
56%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
619 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
348
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
761
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
818
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
770
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
765
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
751
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
782
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
797
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
786
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
792
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
918
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
864
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
769
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
659
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,268 is higher 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 $13,275 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,268
$14,234
Spending / Student
$13,275
$13,365
Best Lowndes County School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hahira Elementary 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
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Lowndes High 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
| 3,210 students
Rank: #33.
Hahira Middle 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
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary 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
| 926 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary 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
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Dewar Elementary 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
| 863 students
Rank: #77.
Moulton-branch Elementary 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
| 550 students
Rank: #88.
Pine Grove Middle 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
| 697 students
Rank: #99.
Clyattville Elementary 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
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Park Elementary 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
| 636 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowndes County School District?
Lowndes County School District manages 11 public schools serving 10,580 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?
56% of Lowndes County School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Lowndes County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,275 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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