Lowndes High School
1606 Norman Dr, Valdosta, GA 31601. 672 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 65.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
67% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 57.2% of graduates to college; Lowndes High School sends 65.3%, 8 points more than expected.
The path from Lowndes
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 41.4%Georgia private college 7.4%Out-of-state college 7.1%Georgia technical college 9.4%Career credential, working 7%Working, not in college 16.5%Not found in Georgia records 11.2%Share of the 672 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Auburn University, Troy University, Florida State University, The University of Alabama, University of Mississippi. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Valdosta State University 129 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 56 42% — $35,184 — University of Georgia 43 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Military College 42 35% $18,466 $42,152 $10,500 Georgia Southern University 23 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Valdosta High School (5.9 mi, 54.3% to college) · Brooks County High School (14.2 mi, 47.1% to college) · Delta Innovative School (15.1 mi, 19.6% to college) · Lanier County High School (20.1 mi, 47.9% to college) · Echols County High School (20.3 mi, 44.3% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Lowndes County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Lowndes | Lowndes County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 65.3% | 65.3% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 93.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,059 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 59.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Lowndes High School graduates go to college?
- 65.3% of the Class of 2024 at Lowndes High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Lowndes High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Lowndes High School graduates are Valdosta State University, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Lowndes High School?
- Lowndes High School has a four-year graduation rate of 93.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Lowndes High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 28.2% of Lowndes High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
