Best Schools in Thomasville, Georgia
13 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Thomasville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Jerger Elementary School
Elementary · Thomasville City. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cross Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Thomas County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Thomas County Central High School
High · Thomas County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Thomasville for 2026 are Jerger Elementary School (8.8/10), Cross Creek Elementary School (7.4/10), and Thomas County Central High School (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$199,150
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
13
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$199,150
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 6.7/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Thomasville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Thomasville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Thomasville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerger Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Cross Creek Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Thomas County Central High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Macintyre Park Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Scott Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Bishop Hall Charter School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas County Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Thomasville High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Harper Elementary School | 2.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $65,833
- Median home value
- $199,150
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Thomasville compares
Georgia rank
#134 of 240
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Georgia avg (6.3)
Median household income
$66k
94% of Georgia median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Thomasville, Georgia
Thomasville, Georgia is home to 13 schools, including 13 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Thomasville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Thomasville is Jerger Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Thomasville is served by 3 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, Thomas County, Thomasville City. These districts collectively serve 8,877 students.
Thomasville's community shows 27% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $65,833. The poverty rate in the area is 17.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 740 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 760 students · 3rd–4th | 7.4 |
| 3 | 811 students · 1st–2nd | 6.7 |
| 4 | 324 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 5 | 731 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 5.6 |
| 6 | 314 students · Pre-K–5th | 2.3 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 541 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 1,664 students · 5th–8th | 5.8 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,580 students · 8th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 48 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 197 students · 8th–12th | 6.0 |
| 4 | 745 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 5 | 5 students · 5th–12th | — |
Schools in Thomasville
Thomasville, Georgia · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$65,833
Median Home Value
$199,150
Median Rent
$1,070/mo
Population
34,291
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Community Profile
Thomasville has a median household income of $65,833. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $199,150, with a median rent of $1,070/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.1%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Georgia
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 5
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Common questions about schools in Thomasville, Georgia
How many schools are in Thomasville, Georgia?
Thomasville has 13 schools, including 13 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Thomasville, Georgia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Thomasville is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Thomasville, Georgia?
The top-ranked school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Jerger Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Thomasville, Georgia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Jerger Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Thomasville, Georgia?
The top-ranked middle school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Macintyre Park Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best high school in Thomasville, Georgia?
The top-ranked high school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Thomas County Central High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Thomasville, Georgia?
Thomasville is served by 3 school districts: Department of Juvenile Justice, Thomas County, Thomasville City.
What is the education level in Thomasville, Georgia?
According to Census data, 27% of adults in Thomasville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Thomasville, Georgia?
The median household income in Thomasville is approximately $65,833 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thomasville, Georgia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Thomasville is 12.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Thomasville, Georgia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.