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#1342 of 2,268 schools in GA
Valdosta High School
High School · Valdosta City · Valdosta, GA
A Valdosta City high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Valdosta High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valdosta High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valdosta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,846
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Valdosta City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valdosta High School is listed in Valdosta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valdosta High School
Valdosta High School is a public high school in Valdosta, GA, part of Valdosta City, serving approximately 2,496 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,342 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Valdosta High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valdosta High School
What grades does Valdosta High School serve?
Valdosta High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Valdosta High School?
Valdosta High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valdosta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valdosta High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valdosta High School rank in GA?
Valdosta High School ranks #1,342 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Valdosta High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valdosta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valdosta High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valdosta High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valdosta High School a charter school?
No, Valdosta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valdosta High School a Title I school?
No, Valdosta High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valdosta High School?
84.2% of students at Valdosta High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (229) 333-8540
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31601)
- 31,495
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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