VIDALIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Vidalia Junior High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Concordia Parish school district, located in Vidalia, LA with about 340 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Vidalia Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Vidalia Junior High School, located at 210 Gillespie Street in Vidalia, Louisiana, serves as a central academic institution for students in the Concordia Parish School District. As a junior high facility, it acts as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of middle-grade students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages students to build foundational knowledge, develop study habits, and prepare for the more rigorous curriculum they will encounter in secondary education.

Beyond academics, Vidalia Junior High plays an active role in the local community by promoting student engagement through various extracurricular activities and sports programs. The school emphasizes the importance of character development, social responsibility, and community pride, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals. By providing a structured setting and dedicated instruction, the school strives to ensure that its students are academically prepared and socially equipped to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Vidalia Junior High School at (318) 336-6227 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
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VIDALIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Vidalia, LA with about 340 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Concordia Parish
Total Students:
340
Teachers:
24.43
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 340 students

White
64.1%
Black or African American
30.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.