Below Average
#2243 of 2,648 schools in NC
Thomasville High
High School · Thomasville City Schools · Thomasville, NC
A Thomasville City Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 Unity Street, Thomasville, NC 27360
- Math 51% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomasville High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomasville High 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,649/100K
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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
$60,898
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$853/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| East Davidson HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Grace Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Hayworth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thomasville City Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomasville High is listed in Thomasville City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomasville High
Thomasville High is a public high school in Thomasville, NC, part of Thomasville City Schools, serving approximately 596 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,243 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomasville High
What grades does Thomasville High serve?
Thomasville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomasville High?
Thomasville High has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomasville High rank in NC?
Thomasville High ranks #2,243 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Thomasville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomasville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomasville High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomasville High a charter school?
No, Thomasville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomasville High a Title I school?
No, Thomasville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomasville High?
99.5% of students at Thomasville High 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (336) 474-4250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27360)
- 48,520
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 27360; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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