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Lowndes County

Georgia · Public School District
11
Schools
10,728
Students
$14,361
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
49.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lowndes County is a public school district in Georgia serving 10,728 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,361 is near the national average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hahira Middle School06–08859
Lowndes Middle School06–08840
Pine Grove Middle School06–08742
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lowndes High School09–123,201
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,361Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
35%
State
48.3%
Local (property tax)
35.0%
Federal
16.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (35%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
10,728
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County has 11 public schools, serving a total of 10,728 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lowndes County?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lowndes County spend per student?
Lowndes County spends $14,361 per pupil — 0% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lowndes County?
50% of students in Lowndes County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lowndes County?
No, Lowndes County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lowndes County serve?
Lowndes County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lowndes County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lowndes County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.