S.L. Mason Elementary School vs Valdosta Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
S.L. Mason Elementary School
Valdosta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students
Valdosta Middle School
Valdosta · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,024 students
| Measure | S.L. Mason Elementary School Valdosta, Georgia | Valdosta Middle School Valdosta, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1107 of 1,308 | #289 of 482 |
| National rank | #44798 of 50,301 | #11434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Valdosta | Valdosta |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valdosta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 20.1).
- •Valdosta Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Valdosta Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Valdosta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 98%).
- •Valdosta Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Valdosta Middle School is the larger school with 1,024 students compared with 881.
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 S.L. Mason Elementary School better than Valdosta Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valdosta Middle School ranks higher (32.4 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 S.L. Mason Elementary School and Valdosta Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Valdosta and Valdosta in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
S.L. Mason Elementary School: 881. Valdosta Middle School: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do S.L. Mason Elementary School and Valdosta Middle School rank in Georgia?
S.L. Mason Elementary School is 1107th of 1,308 and Valdosta Middle School is 289th of 482 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).