For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,174 students in Mcduffie County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Mcduffie County, GA are Dearing Elementary School, Thomson Elementary School and Norris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcduffie County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mcduffie County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mcduffie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearing Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St N
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Dearing, GA 30808
(706) 986-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Grades: 2-3
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Grades: 4-5
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #55.
Thomson High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Grades: PK-1
| 456 students
Mcduffie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
River Quest Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
4683 Augusta Hwy S.e
Dearing, GA 30808
(912) 589-7310
Dearing, GA 30808
(912) 589-7310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mcduffie County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Mcduffie County, GA include Dearing Elementary School, Thomson Elementary School and Norris Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcduffie County?
6 public schools are located in Mcduffie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcduffie County?
Mcduffie County public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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