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Best Lowndes County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 13,599 students in Lowndes County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lowndes County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hahira Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
350 Claudia Dr
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 S Nelson St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 244-5750
Gr: K-10 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289
Gr: PK-5 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4175 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 245-2297
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Dewar Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Moulton-branch Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5725 Inner Perimeter Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2294
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Clyattville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5386 Madison Hwy
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 316-8602
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
604 W Marion Ave
Lake Park, GA 31636
(229) 316-8603
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Lowndes Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2379 Copeland Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2280
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Valdosta Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
S.l. Mason Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
821 W Gordon St
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Sallas Mahone Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530
Gr: PK-5 | 1,045 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1450 Howell Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Pinevale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515
Gr: PK-5 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Newbern Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 E Park Ave
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 elementary schools in Lowndes County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lowndes County, GA include Hahira Elementary School, Hahira Middle School and Scintilla Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lowndes County?
17 public elementary schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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