For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 19,305 students in Lowndes County, GA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,164 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lowndes County, GA are Hahira Elementary School, Hahira Middle School and Scintilla Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lowndes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hahira Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 Claudia Dr
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Hahira Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 S Nelson St
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8601
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Scintilla Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Gr: K-10 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Lowndes High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260
Gr: 9-12 | 3,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Dewar Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Moulton-branch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Clyattville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 W Marion Ave
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Lowndes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Valdosta High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4590 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8540
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8540
Gr: 9-12 | 2,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1414.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
S.l. Mason Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Sallas Mahone Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Gr: PK-5 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Pinevale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Gr: PK-5 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Newbern Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8566
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lowndes County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lowndes County, GA include Hahira Elementary School, Hahira Middle School and Scintilla Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lowndes County?
20 public schools are located in Lowndes County.
What percentage of students in Lowndes County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lowndes County include: Valdosta High School vs. Lowndes High School, Lowndes High School vs. Valdosta High School, Newbern Middle School vs. Pine Grove Middle School
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