Very Good
#823 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 36% in state
Thomas County Central High School
High School · Thomas County · Thomasville, GA
A high school in Thomasville, GA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4686 US Highway 84 Byp W, Thomasville, GA 31792
- Math 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas County Central High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas County Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thomasville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,045
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Hall Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 8–12 | 1.2 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career DevelopmentEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Thomasville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 4.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Thomas County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas County Central High School is listed in Thomas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas County Central High School
Thomas County Central High School is a public high school in Thomasville, GA, part of Thomas County, serving approximately 1,580 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas County Central High School
What grades does Thomas County Central High School serve?
Thomas County Central High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas County Central High School?
Thomas County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas County Central High School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas County Central High School rank in GA?
Thomas County Central High School ranks #823 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Thomas County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas County Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas County Central High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas County Central High School a charter school?
No, Thomas County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas County Central High School a Title I school?
No, Thomas County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas County Central High School?
48.4% of students at Thomas County Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Thomas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (229) 225-5050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31792)
- 22,504
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 31792; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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