Valdosta High School

As a sprawling secondary school in Valdosta, Georgia, Valdosta High School caters to 2,457 students from grades 9 through 12, overseen by Valdosta City. Compared to the state average of about 1,120 students per school, that is 119% above typical.

Across the 8 schools in Valdosta City (8,247 students total), Valdosta High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Valdosta High School shows that Black students make up the majority at 76%; the rest reads as 10% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Lowndes County as a whole is about 37% Black, so the school skews noticeably more Black than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 132 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.7:1. The state averages around 15.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 84% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, Valdosta High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 33.8%; this one delivers 33.0%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Lowndes County put median household income runs about $58,541, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Lowndes County's 20 public schools (combined enrollment of about 19,812 students), Valdosta High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Scintilla Charter Academy, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Valdosta High School at 3rd of 8; the average score across the group is 28.7%.

Valdosta High School operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Valdosta High School's enrollment has increased 16% since 2018, when it stood at 2,117 (now 2,457). White enrollment moved from 18% to 10% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Valdosta High School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.