- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Valdosta, GA
Valdosta High School
Federal NCES profile for Valdosta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130531001732
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valdosta High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Valdosta High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valdosta High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+115 students YoY
Valdosta High School held near 2,496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+115 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 146.3 → 144.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+115 students YoY 130531001732 · Valdosta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,457 enr · 16.8:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students)
Valdosta High School held near 2,496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+115 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 146.3 → 144.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Valdosta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valdosta High School
2,457 students
- Sallas Mahone
Sallas Mahone Elementary
1,045 students
- Valdosta Middl
Valdosta Middle School
1,024 students
- W.G. Nunn Elem 974
W.G. Nunn Elementary
974 students
- S.L. Mason Ele 881
S.L. Mason Elementary School
881 students
- Newbern Middle 725
Newbern Middle School
725 students
What this shows Valdosta High School reports 2,457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valdosta High School compares
Valdosta 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,457
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,983
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.4%
White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Valdosta High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valdosta City reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valdosta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallas Mahone Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valdosta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newbern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valdosta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~2,457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valdosta High School
How many students attend Valdosta High School?
Valdosta High School has 2,457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,381 (2022-23) → 2,496 (2023-24), nearly flat (+115).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valdosta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valdosta High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valdosta High School?
94.7% of students at Valdosta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valdosta High School?
The largest demographic group at Valdosta High School is African American at 76.4% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valdosta High School?
Valdosta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Valdosta High School rank among public schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Valdosta High School ranks #17 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 Valdosta City?
Besides Valdosta High School, Valdosta City also operates Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students), Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students), and W.G. Nunn Elementary (974 students). See the Valdosta City district page for the complete list.