For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,222 students in Valdosta, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Valdosta, GA are Scintilla Charter Academy, Pine Grove Middle School and Lowndes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdosta, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Valdosta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valdosta, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Grades: K-9
| 856 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #55.
Newbern Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Valdosta, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2462 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(912) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31601
(912) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizon Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3103 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-5227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
1605 Azalea Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8525
Grades: K-3
| 649 students
1500 Lankford Drive
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Valdosta City Alternativeevening (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 East Force Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8597
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
813 West Gordon Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8570
Grades: 4-5
| 593 students
Westside School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2470 James Road
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2250
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valdosta, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valdosta, GA include Scintilla Charter Academy, Pine Grove Middle School and Lowndes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valdosta?
5 public middle schools are located in Valdosta.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdosta?
Valdosta public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Valdosta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Valdosta include: Newbern Middle School vs. Pine Grove Middle School, Lowndes Middle School vs. Valdosta Middle School, Valdosta Middle School vs. Lowndes Middle School
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