Enrollment
2,457
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130531001732
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valdosta High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valdosta High School
Valdosta High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 2,457 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,457 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 22 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #17, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 46 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valdosta's high schools, it stands alongside Lowndes High School (3,152 students): Valdosta High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 17.5:1).
Valdosta City also operates Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students) and Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students) alongside Valdosta 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 Valdosta High School compares
Valdosta 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,517
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdosta City, which includes Valdosta High School.
$12,517
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 26.2%
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 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
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~2,457 students)
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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.
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 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 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.
Is Valdosta High School a good school?
Valdosta High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 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.
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