5.7avg / 10

Toombs County School District

School District · Lyons, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,076

Teachers (FTE): 223

Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,076

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,076

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.8:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#149 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,769

$359 vs Georgia median

District size

3,076 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Toombs County ranks #149 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Toombs County's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Toombs County Middle School (6.1/10), Lyons Upper Elementary (5.9/10), and Toombs County High School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Toombs Central Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Toombs County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Toombs County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Toombs County Middle School	6.1 / 10	Middle	—	672
2	Lyons Upper Elementary	5.9 / 10	Elementary	—	442
3	Toombs County High School	4.9 / 10	High	—	893
4	Toombs Central Elementary School	4.6 / 10	Elementary	—	495

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Toombs County

Toombs County is a Lyons, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,076 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $13,769 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Toombs County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Toombs County Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Toombs County students show an average math proficiency of 49.5% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Toombs County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency49.5%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency50.7%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Toombs County with test data.

Schools in Toombs County

5 schools

Elementary Schools3

Lyons Primary School

5746.8

Lyons Upper Elementary

4425.9

Toombs Central Elementary School

4954.6

Middle Schools1

Toombs County Middle School

6726.1

High Schools1

Toombs County High School

8934.9

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Lyons
Total Enrollment: 3,076
Teachers (FTE): 223
District spending per student: $13,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Toombs County?

Toombs County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Toombs County?

The average composite rating for Toombs County is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Toombs County?

Toombs County's district-level spending was $13,769 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Toombs County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Toombs County is 13.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Toombs County?

Toombs County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Toombs County with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Toombs County?

Across schools in Toombs County with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Toombs County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Toombs County has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.7/10
Math Proficiency: 49.5%
ELA Proficiency: 50.7%

Resources

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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.