J. L. Lomax Elementary School vs Valdosta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 5.1 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
Valdosta High School
Valdosta · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students
| Measure | J. L. Lomax Elementary School Valdosta, Georgia | Valdosta High School Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1254 of 1,308 | #313 of 431 |
| National rank | #48012 of 50,301 | #14718 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 2,457 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 2,457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valdosta High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 14.2).
- •Valdosta High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Valdosta High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Valdosta High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 97.7%).
- •J. L. Lomax Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.8).
- •Valdosta High School is the larger school with 2,457 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J. L. Lomax Elementary School better than Valdosta High School?
On the Success Index (US), Valdosta High School ranks higher (23.3 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 Valdosta High School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School: 576. Valdosta High School: 2,457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. L. Lomax Elementary School and Valdosta High School rank in Georgia?
J. L. Lomax Elementary School is 1254th of 1,308 and Valdosta High School is 313th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).