For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,534 students in Thomas County, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 675 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Thomas County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Thomas County, GA are Jerger Elementary School, The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development and Thomas County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Thomas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-3222
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-3222
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas County Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4686 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-5050
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,517 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Clark Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900
Grades: 3-4
| 766 students
Rank: #55.
Macintyre Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2628
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2628
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #66.
Thomasville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4681 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394
Grades: 5-8
| 1,714 students
Rank: #88.
Bishop Hall Charter School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Grades: 8-12
| 190 students
Rank: #99.
Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
Harper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garrison-pilcher Elementary School
Magnet School
277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387
Grades: 1-2
| 781 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hand In Hand Primary
Magnet School
4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Grades: PK-K
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Grades: 9-10
| 7 students
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Chatham Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Exalt Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
915 Lester St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 Magnolia Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pathways Educational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
208 North Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southwest Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
915 East Jackson St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thomasville City Performance Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thomas County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Thomas County, GA include Jerger Elementary School, The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development and Thomas County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Thomas County?
13 public schools are located in Thomas County.
What percentage of students in Thomas County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Thomas County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Thomas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Thomas County include: Thomasville High School vs. Thomas County Central High School, Thomas County Central High School vs. Thomasville High School, Macintyre Park Middle School vs. Thomas County Middle School
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