Valdosta City School District
School District · Valdosta, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,983
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Valdosta City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Valdosta City 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.
Valdosta High School
Valdosta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valdosta Middle School
Valdosta · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sallas Mahone Elementary
Valdosta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#176 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,983
$1,145 vs Georgia median
District size
8,406 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Valdosta City ranks #176 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Valdosta City's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valdosta High School (5.9/10), Valdosta Middle School (5.0/10), and Sallas Mahone Elementary (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 Valdosta City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Valdosta City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Valdosta City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valdosta High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Valdosta Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sallas Mahone Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | S.l. Mason Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | J. L. Lomax Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | W.g. Nunn Elementary | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Newbern Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Pinevale Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Valdosta City
Valdosta City is a Valdosta, Georgia school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 8,406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,983 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Valdosta City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valdosta High School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Valdosta City students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Valdosta City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Valdosta City with test data.
Schools in Valdosta City
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Valdosta
- Total Enrollment
- 8,406
- Teachers (FTE)
- 589
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valdosta City?
Valdosta City has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Valdosta City?
The average composite rating for Valdosta City is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Valdosta City?
Valdosta City spends $12,983 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Valdosta City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Valdosta City is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Valdosta City?
Valdosta High School is the highest-rated school in Valdosta City with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Valdosta City?
Across schools in Valdosta City with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Valdosta City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Valdosta City has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 8 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
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.6%
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Compare Valdosta City with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- 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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