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Thomasville High School

High School · Thomasville City · Thomasville, GA

A Thomasville City high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

315 S Hansell St, Thomasville, GA 31792

  • Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation25.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$14,903
Chronic Absenteeism36.1%

Students at Thomasville High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

71.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thomasville 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career DevelopmentEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.7 mi48Compare →
Bishop Hall Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.08–121.8 mi197Compare →
Thomas County Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.18–122.3 mi1,580Compare →
T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated5–122.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Thomasville City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$14,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomasville High School is listed in Thomasville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomasville High School

Thomasville High School is a public high school in Thomasville, GA, part of Thomasville City, serving approximately 745 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,475 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomasville High School

What grades does Thomasville High School serve?

Thomasville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thomasville High School?

Thomasville High School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomasville High School rank in GA?

Thomasville High School ranks #1,475 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Thomasville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomasville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Thomasville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomasville High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Thomasville High School a charter school?

No, Thomasville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomasville High School a Title I school?

No, Thomasville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomasville High School?

71.9% of students at Thomasville 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
745
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Thomas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.1%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 31792)
22,504
Area average commute
17.1 min
Area median age
40.5
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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