Enrollment
818
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowndes Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowndes Middle School
Lowndes Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 818 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 818 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% 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: 253 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 818 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valdosta's middle schools, it stands alongside Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students): Lowndes Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students) and Westside Elementary School (904 students) alongside Lowndes Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lowndes Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowndes County, which includes Lowndes Middle 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 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
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~818 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lowndes Middle School a good school?
Lowndes Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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