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6.5avg / 10

Lowndes County School District

School District · Valdosta, Georgia

Students: 10,580
Teachers (FTE): 751

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

10,580

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.1:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#74 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

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 #74 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Lowndes County's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hahira Middle School (8.4/10), Westside Elementary School (7.7/10), and Pine Grove Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Hahira Middle School

Rates 8.4/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Clyattville Elementary School

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.

#SchoolRating
1Hahira Middle School8.4 / 10
2Westside Elementary School7.7 / 10
3Pine Grove Elementary School7.5 / 10
4Lake Park Elementary School7.2 / 10
5Lowndes Middle School6.4 / 10
6Hahira Elementary School6.3 / 10
7Pine Grove Middle School6.3 / 10
8Clyattville Elementary School6.0 / 10
9Moulton-Branch Elementary School5.9 / 10
10Lowndes High School5.8 / 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 6.5/10, Lowndes County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hahira Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Lowndes County students show an average math proficiency of 68.8% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.

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

Math Proficiency68.8%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency64.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Lowndes County with test data.

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 6.5/10. 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 Middle School is the highest-rated school in Lowndes County with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Lowndes County?

Across schools in Lowndes County with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. 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 6.5/10 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
68.8%
ELA Proficiency
64.6%

How we rate schools

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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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