Serving 1,045 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sallas Mahone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sallas Mahone Elementary School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,045 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Motto
Your Future...Our Mission. Imagine the Possibilities!
School Rankings
Sallas Mahone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sallas Mahone Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1589 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
69%
36%
White
12%
34%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sallas Mahone Elementary School's ranking?
Sallas Mahone Elementary School is ranked #1589 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sallas Mahone Elementary School often compared to?
Sallas Mahone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hahira Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sallas Mahone Elementary School?
1,045 students attend Sallas Mahone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sallas Mahone Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sallas Mahone Elementary School?
Sallas Mahone Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sallas Mahone Elementary School offer ?
Sallas Mahone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sallas Mahone Elementary School part of?
Sallas Mahone Elementary School is part of Valdosta City School District.
School Reviews
Review Sallas Mahone Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
