Lowndes Middle School

lms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

840 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lowndes Middle School, located in Valdosta, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Lowndes County School District. As a dedicated middle-level institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing both foundational knowledge and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lowndes Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers and faculty. Through its commitment to excellence in instruction and a culture of partnership with parents and the local community, Lowndes Middle School strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for long-term success.

840

Total Students

62.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowndes Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	141
Black	195
Asian	4
Two or More	41

White
459 (54.6 %)
Black
195 (23.2 %)
Hispanic
141 (16.8 %)
Two or More
41 (4.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)245-2280
Website:	http://lms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	818
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 266

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 298