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Valdosta City

Georgia · Public School District
8
Schools
8,291
Students
$13,099
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
93.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Valdosta City is a public school district in Georgia serving 8,291 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,099 is near the national average for a US public school district. 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
J. L. Lomax Elementary SchoolPK–05596
Pinevale Elementary SchoolPK–05582
S.L. Mason Elementary SchoolPK–05887
Sallas Mahone ElementaryPK–051,078
W.G. Nunn ElementaryPK–05901
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Newbern Middle School06–08806
Valdosta Middle School06–081,060
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Valdosta High School09–122,381
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,099Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
33%
State
40.5%
Local (property tax)
33.3%
Federal
26.2%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
8,291
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Valdosta City?
Valdosta City has 8 public schools, serving a total of 8,291 students.
What is the graduation rate for Valdosta City?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Valdosta City spend per student?
Valdosta City spends $13,099 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Valdosta City?
93% of students in Valdosta City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Valdosta City?
No, Valdosta City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Valdosta City serve?
Valdosta City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Valdosta City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Valdosta City is 41/100. 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.