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Valdosta City School District

School District · Valdosta, Georgia

Students: 8,406
Teachers (FTE): 589

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

8,406

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#157 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

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 #157 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Valdosta City's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sallas Mahone Elementary (7.4/10), Valdosta Middle School (6.5/10), and Newbern Middle School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Newbern Middle School

Rates 6.2/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
J. L. Lomax Elementary School

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.

#SchoolRating
1Sallas Mahone Elementary7.4 / 10
2Valdosta Middle School6.5 / 10
3Newbern Middle School6.2 / 10
4Valdosta High School6.0 / 10
5Pinevale Elementary School5.4 / 10
6S.l. Mason Elementary School4.9 / 10
7J. L. Lomax Elementary School4.3 / 10
8W.g. Nunn Elementary3.6 / 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. District-level spending was $12,983 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.5/10, Valdosta City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sallas Mahone Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Valdosta City students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.

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

Math Proficiency40.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency44.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Valdosta City with test data.

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Valdosta
Total Enrollment
8,406
Teachers (FTE)
589
District spending per student
$12,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.5/10. 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 Valdosta City?

Valdosta City's district-level spending was $12,983 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 Valdosta City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Valdosta City is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Valdosta City?

Sallas Mahone Elementary is the highest-rated school in Valdosta City with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Valdosta City?

Across schools in Valdosta City with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. 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 5.5/10 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
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
40.1%
ELA Proficiency
44.0%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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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