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Lowndes County School District

1592 Norman Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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%)
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.
Public Schools in Lowndes County School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), 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
2,330 Schools
# Students
10,580 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
736 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#19 out of 222 school districts
(Top 10%)
60%
39%
50%
40%
62%
40%
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
24%
36%
% White
56%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. 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 $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$151 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,268
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,275
$13,431

Best Lowndes County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hahira Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Claudia Dr
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hahira Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 S Nelson St
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lowndes High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260
Gr: 9-12 | 3,210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Dewar Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Moulton-branch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Clyattville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
604 W Marion Ave
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Lowndes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

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 2022-2023 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%) 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 $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,580 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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