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Thomasville City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,228 students in Thomasville City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Thomasville City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,746 Schools
# Students
2,228 Students
1,541,323 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
98,777 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Thomasville City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
63%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
819 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
20%
# Black Students
851 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
38%
25%
# White Students
338 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
15%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
178
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
172
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
180
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
146
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,651 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,704 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,651
$11,229
Spending / Student
$13,704
$11,655
Best Thomasville City Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomasville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Unity Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Thomasville Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E Sunrise Avenue
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4160
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4160
Grades: PK-3
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
Thomasville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Unity Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4120
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4120
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Drive Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Liberty Drive
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4186
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4186
Grades: 4-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomasville City Schools School District?
Thomasville City Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,228 students.
What is the rank of Thomasville City Schools School District?
Thomasville City Schools School District is ranked #298 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thomasville City Schools School District?
38% of Thomasville City Schools School District students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomasville City Schools School District?
Thomasville City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Thomasville City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,704 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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