For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,727 students in Thomas County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Thomas County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
5,727 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
415 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Thomas County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#117 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
409 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
18%
# Black Students
1,967 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
34%
36%
# White Students
3,078 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
54%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
205 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
339
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
370
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
383
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
398
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
391
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
405
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
419
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
431
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
474
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
552
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
471
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
403
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
316
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,637 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,637
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,485
$13,395
Best Thomas County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomas County School District?
Thomas County School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,727 students.
What is the rank of Thomas County School District?
Thomas County School District is ranked #114 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County School District?
54% of Thomas County School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomas County School District?
Thomas County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Thomas County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,485 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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