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Lowndes County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,829 students in Lowndes County, GA (there are 20 public schools, serving 19,305 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).

69% of private schools in Lowndes County, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 1,829
Average Tuition: $6,267
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students of Color: 21%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 1,829
Average Tuition: $6,267
Average Class Size: 15 students
% Students of Color: 21%
View Lowndes County, GA School Trends

Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

160 Teachers

17,059 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

10:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	12:1	10:1	11:1
2024	12:1	10:1	11:1
2023	15:1	10:1	11:1
2022	11:1	10:1	11:1
2021	11:1	10:1	11:1
2020	11:1	10:1	12:1
2019	12:1	10:1	12:1
2018	12:1	10:1	12:1
2017	11:1	10:1	12:1
2016	10:1	10:1	12:1
2015	10:1	10:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

31%

54%

Average Class Size

15 students

14 students

Average Number of AP Courses

9 courses

13 courses

Average SAT score

1110

(Out of 1600)

1199

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,267

$13,444

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54

0.60

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	0.55	0.59	0.65
2024	0.52	0.60	0.65
2023	0.48	0.59	0.65
2022	0.51	0.58	0.64
2021	0.51	0.57	0.64
2020	0.50	0.57	0.64
2019	0.54	0.57	0.63
2018	0.54	0.57	0.63
2017	0.54	0.55	0.61
2016	0.51	0.55	0.61
2015	0.50	0.56	0.61

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# American Indian Students

2 Students

282 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

23 Students

4,813 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	1%	4%	5%
2024	1%	4%	5%
2023	1%	4%	5%
2022	2%	3%	4%
2021	2%	3%	4%
2020	2%	3%	4%
2019	2%	4%	4%
2018	2%	3%	4%
2017	3%	2%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

89 Students

5,430 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	5%	3%	9%
2024	5%	3%	9%
2023	4%	3%	9%
2022	4%	3%	8%
2021	4%	3%	9%
2020	4%	3%	9%
2019	3%	3%	8%
2018	3%	3%	8%
2017	2%	2%	8%
2016	2%	2%	8%
2015	2%	2%	8%

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# Black Students

146 Students

16,721 Students

% Black Students

10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	8%	10%	7%
2024	8%	10%	7%
2023	8%	10%	8%
2022	10%	10%	7%
2021	10%	10%	7%
2020	10%	10%	8%
2019	9%	10%	7%
2018	9%	11%	7%
2017	7%	10%	7%
2016	8%	10%	7%
2015	8%	11%	8%

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# White Students

1,182 Students

93,707 Students

% White Students

64%

58%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	63%	58%	52%
2024	66%	58%	52%
2023	70%	59%	52%
2022	67%	60%	54%
2021	67%	61%	54%
2020	69%	61%	54%
2019	64%	61%	56%
2018	64%	62%	56%
2017	63%	63%	58%
2016	67%	63%	58%
2015	67%	62%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

177 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

401 Students

40,901 Students

% of Others Students

22%

25%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lowndes County Average	Georgia (GA) Average	National Average
2025	23%	25%	26%
2024	20%	25%	26%
2023	17%	24%	25%
2022	17%	24%	25%
2021	17%	23%	25%
2020	15%	23%	24%
2019	22%	22%	24%
2018	22%	21%	23%
2017	25%	23%	22%
2016	20%	22%	22%
2015	20%	22%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

2 extracurriculars

10 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

5 sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lowndes County, GA?

The private schools in Lowndes County, GA include Georgia Christian School, St. John Catholic School, and Valwood School.

How many private schools are located in Lowndes County?

12 private schools are located in Lowndes County.

How diverse are private schools in Lowndes County?

Lowndes County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Georgia private school average of 28%.

What percentage of students in Lowndes County go to private school?

9% of all K-12 students in Lowndes County are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).

What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lowndes County?

69% of private schools in Lowndes County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Church of Christ).

Which private schools in Lowndes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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