Enrollment
3,152
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130339001310
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
180.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowndes High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowndes High School
Lowndes High School is a large high school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 3,152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,152 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 676 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,152 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valdosta's high schools, it stands alongside Valdosta High School (2,457 students): Lowndes High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Lowndes County also operates Westside Elementary School (904 students) and Hahira Middle School (843 students) alongside Lowndes High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lowndes High School compares
Lowndes High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Lowndes High School.
$11,491
Per student
-17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 48.3%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lowndes High School a good school?
Lowndes High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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