J. L. Lomax Elementary School vs Lowndes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. L. Lomax Elementary School
Valdosta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
Lowndes Middle School
Valdosta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | J. L. Lomax Elementary School Valdosta, Georgia | Lowndes Middle School Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 1,308 | #177 of 482 |
| National rank | #48012 of 50,301 | #8192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 576 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 56% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowndes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 14.2).
- •Lowndes Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 13%).
- •Lowndes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •J. L. Lomax Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.7% vs 100%).
- •Lowndes Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Lowndes Middle School is the larger school with 818 students compared with 576.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is J. L. Lomax Elementary School better than Lowndes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowndes Middle School ranks higher (47.5 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J. L. Lomax Elementary School and Lowndes Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School: 576. Lowndes Middle School: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. L. Lomax Elementary School and Lowndes Middle School rank in Georgia?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is 1254th of 1,308 and Lowndes Middle School is 177th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).