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Valdosta High School

4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601Valdosta City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,381
Students
Total enrolled
87%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,099
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 2,381 students in grades 09–12 in Valdosta, Georgia.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,099 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
16.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Valdosta High School is a very large high in Valdosta, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 2,381 students. The district invests $13,099 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Valdosta High School

2,381
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
146
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,154 male · 1,227 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 2,254 students
Student Composition
13%
76%
Asian2%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black76%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130531001732

Academic Outcomes at Valdosta High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
87
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
87%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,099Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,099
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,764
Student Support$2,489
Administration$1,572
Operations$1,965
Other$1,310
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,099 spent per student, an estimated $5,803 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
33%
State government
40.5%
Local (property tax)
33.3%
Federal programs
26.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 87% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sallas Mahone ElementaryW.G. Nunn ElementaryS.L. Mason Elementary SchoolJ. L. Lomax Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Valdosta Middle SchoolNewbern Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyLowndes County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictValdosta City →
Phone: (229)333-8540
NCES ID: 130531001732
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Valdosta seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Valdosta City
Elem
Sallas Mahone Elementary
1,078 students · PK–05
● 41 opp90% FRL
Mid
Valdosta Middle School
1,060 students · 06–08
95% FRL
Elem
W.G. Nunn Elementary
901 students · PK–05
93% FRL
Elem
S.L. Mason Elementary School
887 students · PK–05
92% FRL
Mid
Newbern Middle School
806 students · 06–08
95% FRL
Elem
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
596 students · PK–05
92% FRL
Elem
Pinevale Elementary School
582 students · PK–05
92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4590 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.