- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Valdosta Middle School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130531001734 · Valdosta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,024 enr · 12.3:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdosta High School (2,457 students)
Valdosta Middle School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.5 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Valdosta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valdosta High
Valdosta High School
2,457 students
- Sallas Mahone
Sallas Mahone Elementary
1,045 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 1,024 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valdosta Middle School compares
Valdosta 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,983
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
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.
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
District finance for Valdosta City reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,024 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,060 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.