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Valwood School

4380 Old Us 41 N, Hahira, GA, 31632-0316 -

School Notes Overview:

As an independent, college preparatory school, Valwood School's mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others. Valwood's academic program offers students a challenging curriculum based on high expectations and a close interaction between teacher and student. Valwood seeks to develop in its students intellectual curiosity and the ability to read with understanding, think critically, speak fluently, and write effectively. Valwood strives to build strong character in its students by requiring them to follow a code of honor based on fundamental values of integrity, honesty, and responsibility. The school also encourages participation in programs outside the classroom designed to build strong character by developing confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership. Valwood works to instill in its students an abiding commitment to service by fostering in them respect for others, compassion for those in need, an understanding of civic duty, and a responsibility to serve the communities in which they live....

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School Overview:

	Valwood School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Lowndes County, GA
Student Body
Total Students	393 students
Student Body Type
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	20%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 36 students
	Kind - 28 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 28 students
	Grade 3 - 27 students
	Grade 4 - 27 students
	Grade 5 - 22 students
	Grade 6 - 27 students
	Grade 7 - 27 students
	Grade 8 - 35 students
	Grade 9 - 27 students
	Grade 10 - 27 students
	Grade 11 - 27 students
	Grade 12 - 27 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	46 teachers
	This School	(GA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

As an independent, college preparatory school, Valwood School's mission is to instill in its students an enthusiasm for academic excellence, the foundations of strong character, and a commitment to serve others. Valwood's academic program offers students a challenging curriculum based on high expectations and a close interaction between teacher and student. Valwood seeks to develop in its students intellectual curiosity and the ability to read with understanding, think critically, speak fluently, and write effectively. Valwood strives to build strong character in its students by requiring them to follow a code of honor based on fundamental values of integrity, honesty, and responsibility. The school also encourages participation in programs outside the classroom designed to build strong character by developing confidence, independence, teamwork, and leadership. Valwood works to instill in its students an abiding commitment to service by fostering in them respect for others, compassion for those in need, an understanding of civic duty, and a responsibility to serve the communities in which they live.
Profile last updated: 02/05/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (31632)	School Zip (31632)	(GA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,309 people	8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	21%
Population Average Age	34 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$36,675	$50,258
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	28 years old	30 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	66% / 34%