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Valdosta High School

Valdosta City · Lowndes County · 4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601.0

(229)333-8540

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4/10
#255
Rank 255 out of 384
Top 66%
English Language Arts3/10 · #300 · 24th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #204 · 48th percentile
Science4/10 · #253 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Valdosta High School sits in the heart of South Georgia's largest city, a college town with deep roots in military history thanks to nearby Moody Air Force Base — giving the student body a genuinely diverse mix of local families and those who've relocated from across the country. The school shows more strength on the math and science side than in English, making it a reasonable fit for families with kids who lean toward STEM subjects. Valdosta itself offers more culture and amenities than you'd expect from a city its size, with Division I football at Valdosta State, a lively downtown, and easy access to the Florida state line — a real draw for families who want a Southern city feel without being too far from everything else.

Student Demographics

598 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
445 (74%)
White
72 (12%)
Hispanic
55 (9%)
Multiple Races
19 (3%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners12 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged598 (100%)
Students with Disabilities69 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

4,809
Enrollment
131.39
Teachers (FTE)
36.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
11.31
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

92.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

26
AP Courses
offered
7.9%
AP Participation
of students
187
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program66 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #284 · 27th percentile

13 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.