Public schools in Valdosta, GA
17 open public schools with an address in Valdosta, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
17,586
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Valdosta public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Valdosta, GA: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 17,586 students, an average of 1,034 per school. The largest campus is Lowndes High School (3,152 students), and the largest elementary school is Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045).
Lowndes County operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Valdosta campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 81% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Valdosta
Elementary schools in Valdosta
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyattville Elementary School Lowndes County | PK–05 | 614 | 11.4:1 | |
| Dewar Elementary Lowndes County | PK–05 | 821 | 13.6:1 | |
| J. L. Lomax Elementary School Valdosta City | PK–05 | 576 | 13.7:1 | |
| Moulton-Branch Elementary School Lowndes County | PK–05 | 594 | 11.5:1 | |
| Pine Grove Elementary School Lowndes County | PK–05 | 756 | 13.8:1 | |
| Pinevale Elementary School Valdosta City | PK–05 | 565 | 14.4:1 | |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School Valdosta City | PK–05 | 881 | 15.1:1 | |
| Sallas Mahone Elementary Valdosta City | PK–05 | 1,045 | 14.5:1 | |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary Valdosta City | PK–05 | 974 | 14:1 | |
| Westside Elementary School Lowndes County | PK–05 | 904 | 14.3:1 |
Middle schools in Valdosta
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes Middle School Lowndes County | 06–08 | 818 | 13.3:1 | |
| Newbern Middle School Valdosta City | 06–08 | 725 | 11.9:1 | |
| Pine Grove Middle School Lowndes County | 06–08 | 733 | 12.4:1 | |
| Valdosta Middle School Valdosta City | 06–08 | 1,024 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Valdosta
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School Lowndes County | 09–12 | 3,152 | 17:1 | |
| Valdosta High School Valdosta City | 09–12 | 2,457 | 18.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Valdosta
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scintilla Charter Academy State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy · Charter | KG–11 | 947 | 12.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.1%
- Hispanic12%
- Black50.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Valdosta schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (17,586 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Valdosta
How many public schools are in Valdosta, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Valdosta: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 17,586 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Valdosta?
Schools with an address in Valdosta belong to 3 education agencies, led by Lowndes County (8 schools), Valdosta City (8 schools), State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Valdosta?
Lowndes High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Valdosta, with 3,152 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Valdosta?
Yes. 1 of the 17 public schools in Valdosta are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Scintilla Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Valdosta schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Valdosta public schools is 13.7:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Valdosta guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities