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#1366 of 2,648 schools in NC
Thomasville Primary
Elementary School · Thomasville City Schools · Thomasville, NC
A Thomasville City Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 E Sunrise Avenue, Thomasville, NC 27360
- Math 55% vs NC 60% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs NC 50% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomasville Primary score 38% 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 32 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomasville Primary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| New Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Hasty ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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 Primary is listed in Thomasville City Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomasville Primary
Thomasville Primary is a public elementary school in Thomasville, NC, part of Thomasville City Schools, serving approximately 756 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,366 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomasville Primary
What grades does Thomasville Primary serve?
Thomasville Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Thomasville Primary?
Thomasville Primary has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Primary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomasville Primary rank in NC?
Thomasville Primary ranks #1,366 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Thomasville Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomasville Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomasville Primary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomasville Primary a charter school?
No, Thomasville Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomasville Primary a Title I school?
No, Thomasville Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomasville Primary?
99.6% of students at Thomasville Primary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (336) 474-4160
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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