- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valdosta, GA
Lowndes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lowndes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130339001315
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowndes Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowndes Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowndes Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lowndes Middle School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 62.7 → 62.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 130339001315 · Valdosta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 13.2:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Lowndes Middle School held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 62.7 → 62.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lowndes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowndes High S
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
- This school 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- Hahira Element 782
Hahira Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Lowndes Middle School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowndes Middle School compares
Lowndes Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 35% in Georgia - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Lowndes Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahira Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowndes Middle 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
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Valdosta
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~818 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lowndes Middle School
How many students attend Lowndes Middle School?
Lowndes Middle School has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowndes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowndes Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowndes Middle School?
71.8% of students at Lowndes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowndes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lowndes Middle School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowndes Middle School?
Lowndes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowndes Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Valdosta on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Lowndes Middle School, Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students), Westside Elementary School (904 students), and Hahira Middle School (843 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.