Toombs County School District

600 Bulldog Road Unit 1
Lyons, GA 30436
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Toombs County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,118 students in Toombs County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Toombs County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
3,118 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Toombs County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#97 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40%
40%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
24.5%
26.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
27%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
17%
36%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
51%
34%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,358 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,537 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$29,690 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$45 MM
$28,127 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,358
$17,023

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,537
$16,127

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Toombs County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
172 North Toombs Central Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Gr: 3-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Toombs County High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Primary School
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Gr: PK-2 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,118 students.
What is the rank of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District is ranked #97 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Toombs County School District?
51% of Toombs County School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Toombs County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,537 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,118 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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