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Valwood School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Hahira, GA

4380 Old US 41 N, Hahira, GA 31632

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Hahira since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Hahira, Georgia, Valwood School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 448 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 33% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
448
Teachers
46 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 204 girls, 244 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 66% of independent schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 65 independent schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    338’11–12444’13–14479’15–16427’17–18423’19–20420’21–22448’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K19
    126
    220
    322
    434
    532
    640
    738
    840
    934
    1056
    1135
    1252

    Student body

    White88%
    Black3%
    Asian3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Valwood School whether it takes part.

    More about Georgia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Valwood School

    What grades does Valwood School serve?

    Valwood School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Valwood School?

    About 448 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Valwood School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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