- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valdosta, GA
Lowndes High School
Federal NCES profile for Lowndes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130339001310
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowndes High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowndes High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowndes High School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lowndes High School held near 3,210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 180.2 → 182.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130339001310 · Valdosta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
3,152 enr · 17.5:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Elementary School (904 students)
Lowndes High School held near 3,210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 180.2 → 182.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lowndes High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lowndes High School
3,152 students
- Westside Eleme 904
Westside Elementary School
904 students
- Hahira Middle 843
Hahira Middle School
843 students
- Dewar Elementa 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- Hahira Element 782
Hahira Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Lowndes High School reports 3,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowndes High School compares
Lowndes High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,152 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,152
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
321
in-school suspensions + 355 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Lowndes High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowndes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hahira Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowndes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Valdosta
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~3,152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowndes High School
How many students attend Lowndes High School?
Lowndes High School has 3,152 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 3,201 (2022-23) → 3,210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowndes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowndes High School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowndes High School?
32.1% of students at Lowndes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowndes High School?
The largest demographic group at Lowndes High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowndes High School?
Lowndes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowndes High School rank among public schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowndes High School ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Valdosta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valdosta on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Lowndes High School, Lowndes County also operates Westside Elementary School (904 students), Hahira Middle School (843 students), and Dewar Elementary (821 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.