South Georgia Times

There were 2,959 sixth grade students enrolled in Lowndes County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 0.2% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Valdosta Middle School welcomed the largest number of sixth grade students among county schools, registering 688 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Lowndes County schools, the highest student count was found in ninth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Lowndes County ranked 22nd in enrollment numbers, with a total of 38,025 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was also ranked 22nd the year before.

As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.

School name	# of 6th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Valdosta Middle School	688	32.1%	2,142
Hahira Middle School	601	35.2%	1,709
Newbern Middle School	548	34.1%	1,608
Lowndes Middle School	539	32%	1,684
Pine Grove Middle School	457	30.8%	1,486
Scintilla Charter Academy	126	8.9%	1,420