How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lowndes County | Valdosta City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Valdosta, Georgia | Valdosta, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 10,728 | 8,291 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lowndes County | Valdosta City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,014 | $12,983 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.7% | 26.2% |
| State Revenue | 48.3% | 40.5% |
| Local Revenue | 35.0% | 33.3% |
Lowndes County
Federal State Local
Valdosta City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lowndes County | Valdosta City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 7.2% |
| African American | 23.6% | 77.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% | 10.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.2% | 90.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lowndes County | Valdosta City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 586.8:1 | 495.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 31.2% |
School Types
Lowndes County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Valdosta City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.