Toombs County High School

Toombs County High School serves 893 students in grades 9-12 in Lyons, Georgia, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 and 55 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #1542 out of 2,271 high schools statewide, placing it in the 32nd percentile among Georgia schools with room for academic growth. Academic performance shows 32% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 38% achieve proficiency in mathematics.

These results indicate the school is working to strengthen student achievement across core subject areas, with mathematics showing slightly higher performance levels. The school serves a community where the median household income is $45,214 and the median home value is $91,900. About 13% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the area has a poverty rate of 22.3%, reflecting the economic challenges many students face outside the classroom.

Toombs County High School is situated in a rural setting near the town of Lyons, providing students with a small-town educational environment where teachers and staff can develop closer relationships with students and families in this tight-knit community of approximately 11,200 residents.

Located in a rural area, Toombs County High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.