Toombs County School District

117 E. Wesley Avenue
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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,076 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 39% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,076 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
121,051 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 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 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)
#95 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
37%
34%
40%
40%
40%
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
19%
% Black
17%
36%
% White
51%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,328 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,787 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,328
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,787
$13,431

Best Toombs County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Toombs Central Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 565-7781
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Lyons Upper Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Toombs County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286
Grades: 9-12
| 893 students
Rank: #44.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lyons Primary School
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391
Grades: PK-2
| 574 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,076 students.
What is the rank of Toombs County School District?
Toombs County School District is ranked #95 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $12,787 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,076 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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