5.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Thomasville, North Carolina

14 schools · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 12

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 5.6/10

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Choosing a school in Thomasville?

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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Elementary · Davidson County Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Thomasville for 2026 are Hasty Elementary (8.4/10), Brier Creek Elementary (7.9/10), and Ledford Senior High (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 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.

Best value · beats the odds

Hasty Elementary

Rates 8.4/10 despite 99% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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.

Top-Rated Schools in Thomasville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Hasty Elementary	8.4 / 10	Elementary	+2.8	91th
2	Brier Creek Elementary	7.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	82th
3	Ledford Senior High	7.1 / 10	High	+1.0	66th
4	Ledford Middle	6.3 / 10	Middle	+0.2	50th
5	Thomasville Primary	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	49th
6	East Davidson High	6.0 / 10	High	-0.1	44th
7	Carolina Christian Academy	6.0 / 10	Other	—	40th
8	Fair Grove Elementary	5.4 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	32th
9	Pilot Elementary	5.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	28th
10	E Lawson Brown Middle	4.6 / 10	Middle	-1.4	19th

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: 5.6/10
Median household income: $60,898
Median home value: $174,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17%
Avg commute: 24 min
Owner-occupied homes: 68%

How Thomasville compares

North Carolina rank

#191 of 253

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.6

below North Carolina avg (6.2)

Median household income

$61k

90% of North Carolina median

Schools in this city

14

About Schools in Thomasville, North Carolina

Thomasville, North Carolina is home to 14 schools, including 12 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.6 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 Hasty Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Thomasville is served by 2 school districts: Davidson County Schools, Thomasville City Schools. These districts collectively serve 20,045 students.

Thomasville's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $60,898. The poverty rate in the area is 17.0%.

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.

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Filter by ZIP: 27360 (14)

Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Hasty Elementary 404 students · Pre-K–5th	404	Pre-K–5th	8.4
2	Brier Creek Elementary 209 students · Pre-K–5th	209	Pre-K–5th	7.9
3	Thomasville Primary 756 students · Pre-K–3rd	756	Pre-K–3rd	6.3
4	Fair Grove Elementary 531 students · Pre-K–5th	531	Pre-K–5th	5.4
5	Pilot Elementary 337 students · Pre-K–5th	337	Pre-K–5th	5.2
6	Liberty Drive Elementary 342 students · 4th–5th	342	4th–5th	3.8

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ledford Middle 621 students · 6th–8th	621	6th–8th	6.3
2	E Lawson Brown Middle 551 students · 6th–8th	551	6th–8th	4.6
3	Thomasville Middle 483 students · 6th–8th	483	6th–8th	4.0

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ledford Senior High 824 students · 9th–12th	824	9th–12th	7.1
2	East Davidson High 722 students · 9th–12th	722	9th–12th	6.0
3	Thomasville High 596 students · 9th–12th	596	9th–12th	4.4

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Carolina Christian Academy Private 95 students · Pre-K–12th	95	Pre-K–12th	6.0
2	New Hope Christian Academy Private 51 students · Kindergarten–12th	51	Kindergarten–12th	3.5

Schools in Thomasville

Thomasville, North Carolina · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$60,898

Median Home Value

$174,500

Median Rent

$853/mo

Population

48,520

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

17.0%

Community Profile

Thomasville has a median household income of $60,898. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $174,500, with a median rent of $853/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: North Carolina
Elementary: 6
Middle: 3
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

Davidson County Schools

35 schools · 17,868 students

Thomasville City Schools

4 schools · 2,177 students

Nearby Cities

High Point (36 schools)

9 mi

Lexington (30 schools)

10 mi

Kernersville (13 schools)

15 mi

Denton (2 schools)

16 mi

Jamestown (9 schools)

Winston-Salem (77 schools)

17 mi

Randleman (5 schools)

16 mi

Walkertown (4 schools)

20 mi

Oak Ridge (2 schools)

21 mi

Advance (2 schools)

18 mi

Asheboro (19 schools)

20 mi

Other Major Cities in North Carolina

Top metros statewide by school count.

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Thomasville, North Carolina

How many schools are in Thomasville, North Carolina?

Thomasville has 14 schools, including 12 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Thomasville is 5.6 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, North Carolina?

The top-ranked school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Hasty Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The top-ranked elementary school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Hasty Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The top-ranked middle school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Ledford Middle with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What is the best high school in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The top-ranked high school in Thomasville on MySchoolScout is Ledford Senior High with a composite score of 7.1/10.

How many school districts serve Thomasville, North Carolina?

Thomasville is served by 2 school districts: Davidson County Schools, Thomasville City Schools.

What is the education level in Thomasville, North Carolina?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Thomasville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The median household income in Thomasville is approximately $60,898 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Thomasville, North Carolina?

Yes, Thomasville has 2 private schools alongside 12 public schools. The top-rated private school is Carolina Christian Academy with a score of 6.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Thomasville, North Carolina?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Thomasville is 15.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Thomasville, North Carolina?

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.