Published 10:55 am Monday, August 17, 2026 VALDOSTA – Valdosta City Schools students demonstrated continued academic growth on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones assessments, with gains across mathematics, science and social studies and encouraging evidence that more students are progressing toward and reaching grade-level proficiency. The percentage of students achieving Proficient Learner or above increased on 12 of 13 mathematics, science and social studies assessments, while the percentage performing at Developing Learner or above increased on 10 of 13 assessments, according to a press release from the school system. The results reflect progress at multiple levels of student achievement, VCS said. Proficient Learners demonstrate full mastery of grade-level standards, while Developing Learners demonstrate partial mastery and are progressing toward proficiency. “We know we still have work to do, but these results show that work is producing results,” said Dr. Craig Lockhart, superintendent of Valdosta City Schools. “When we examine five-year trend data, Valdosta City Schools has demonstrated statistically significant gains in mathematics, science and social studies across 12 of the 13 tested subjects. U.S. History was the only subject in which there was no statistically significant difference. While we are not yet where we want to be, we are seeing definite progress and growth throughout the district. This is encouraging, as our students are demonstrating some of their…
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