Valdosta Middle School

Valdosta Middle School serves 1,071 students in grades 6-8 in the heart of Valdosta, Georgia. This regular public school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 83 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #605 out of 2,271 middle schools statewide, placing it in the 73rd percentile.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 48% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Reading and language arts present opportunities for continued growth, with 30% of students meeting proficiency standards. Valdosta Middle School serves families in a diverse community where the median household income is $50,502 and home values average $174,000.

About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the school works with students from various economic backgrounds, as reflected in the neighborhood's 21.5% poverty rate. Located at 110 Burton Street, the school sits in Valdosta's small city environment, providing students with both educational opportunities and access to the broader resources of this south Georgia community of over 36,000 residents.