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Vidalia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,366 students in Vidalia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Vidalia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,366 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vidalia City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
50%
36%
% White
35%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,589
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,505
$13,431
Best Vidalia City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-7931
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755
Gr: 2-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
800 North St E
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3421
Gr: PK-1 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vidalia City School District?
Vidalia City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,366 students.
What is the rank of Vidalia City School District?
Vidalia City School District is ranked #160 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vidalia City School District?
50% of Vidalia City School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vidalia City School District?
Vidalia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Vidalia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,505 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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