How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowndes High School | Valdosta High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Valdosta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 3,152 | 2,457 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.8% | 84.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lowndes High School | Valdosta High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,014 | $12,983 |
| District | Lowndes County | Valdosta City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lowndes High School | Valdosta High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 10.1% |
| African American | 25.4% | 76.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowndes High School | Valdosta High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 26 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 440:1 | 536:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.5% | 31.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 321 | 92 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.