Lowndes Middle School vs S.L. Mason Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowndes Middle School
Valdosta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Valdosta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students
| Measure | Lowndes Middle School Valdosta, Georgia | S.L. Mason Elementary School Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 482 | #1107 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #8192 of 15,369 | #44798 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 818 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 818 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 30% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowndes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 20.1).
- •Lowndes Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Lowndes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 29%).
- •S.L. Mason Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 100%).
- •Lowndes Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.2).
- •S.L. Mason Elementary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 818.
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 Lowndes Middle School better than S.L. Mason Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowndes Middle School ranks higher (47.5 vs 20.1 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 Lowndes Middle School and S.L. Mason Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowndes Middle School: 818. S.L. Mason Elementary School: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowndes Middle School and S.L. Mason Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Lowndes Middle School is 177th of 482 and S.L. Mason Elementary School is 1107th of 1,308 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).