Lowndes County School District
School District · Valdosta, Georgia
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Lowndes County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lowndes County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hahira Elementary School
Hahira · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pine Grove Elementary School
Valdosta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Clyattville Elementary School
Valdosta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#11 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,014
$2,114 vs Georgia median
District size
10,580 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Lowndes County ranks #11 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Lowndes County's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hahira Elementary School (8.7/10), Pine Grove Elementary School (8.6/10), and Clyattville Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lowndes County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lowndes County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lowndes County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hahira Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Pine Grove Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Clyattville Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Pine Grove Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Westside Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Dewar Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Hahira Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Moulton-branch Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Lake Park Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Lowndes Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lowndes County
Lowndes County is a Valdosta, Georgia school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 10,580 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $12,014 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Lowndes County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hahira Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lowndes County students show an average math proficiency of 69.3% and ELA proficiency of 65.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lowndes County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lowndes County with test data.
Schools in Lowndes County
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Valdosta
- Total Enrollment
- 10,580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 751
- District spending per student
- $12,014NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lowndes County?
The average composite rating for Lowndes County is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County's district-level spending was $12,014 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lowndes County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lowndes County is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lowndes County?
Hahira Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lowndes County with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Lowndes County?
Across schools in Lowndes County with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lowndes County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Lowndes County has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Lowndes County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
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- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
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- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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