For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,088 students in Mcduffie County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Mcduffie County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,088 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mcduffie County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
59%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
30%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,689 is higher than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,826 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$55 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,689
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,826
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mcduffie County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Gr: 2-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Thomson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Gr: PK-1 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,088 students.
What is the rank of Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District is ranked #173 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcduffie County School District?
59% of Mcduffie County School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcduffie County School District?
Mcduffie County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Mcduffie County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,826 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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