For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,996 students in Thomaston-Upson 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 Thomaston-Upson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,996 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thomaston-Upson 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 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Graduation Rate
88%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
36%
36%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
52%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,487 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$70 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,648
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,487
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Thomaston-Upson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-3632
Gr: 3-5 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Upson-lee Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Gr: PK-2 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Upson-lee High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Upson-lee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thomaston-Upson County School District?
Thomaston-Upson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,996 students.
What is the rank of Thomaston-Upson County School District?
Thomaston-Upson County School District is ranked #156 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 Thomaston-Upson County School District?
52% of Thomaston-Upson County School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thomaston-Upson County School District?
Thomaston-Upson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Thomaston-Upson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,487 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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