Enrollment
1,024
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valdosta, GA
Valdosta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valdosta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130531001734
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valdosta Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valdosta Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valdosta Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valdosta Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valdosta Middle School
Valdosta Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 1,024 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,024 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #110.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valdosta's middle schools, it stands alongside Lowndes Middle School (818 students): Valdosta Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students) and Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students) alongside Valdosta 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 Valdosta Middle School compares
Valdosta 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,024 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,024
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.6%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 72.0%
White 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Valdosta Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdosta City, which includes Valdosta Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallas Mahone Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newbern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valdosta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 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 (~1,024 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valdosta Middle School
How many students attend Valdosta Middle School?
Valdosta Middle School has 1,024 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valdosta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valdosta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valdosta Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Valdosta Middle School?
94.6% of students at Valdosta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valdosta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valdosta Middle School is African American at 72.0% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valdosta Middle School?
Valdosta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Valdosta Middle School rank among middle schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Valdosta Middle School ranks #3 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 Valdosta Middle School a good school?
Valdosta Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. 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 Middle School, Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students), Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students), and W.G. Nunn Elementary (974 students). See the Valdosta City district page for the complete list.
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