Thomas County Central High School
Tel:
(229)225-5050
- Thomas County Central High School serves 1,485 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Thomas County Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Thomas County Central High School's student population of 1,485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,485 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 91 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas County Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas County Central High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1120 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 34% | 37% |
| White | 58% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thomas County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas County Central High School is Bishop Hall Charter School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thomas County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thomas County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Thomasville Thomas County Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1669 students
0.4 miles
4681 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229)225-4394 0.4 5-8 1669 - Thomasville Hand In Hand Primary Grades: PK-K | 720 students
0.5 miles
4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229)225-3908 0.5 PK-K 720 - Thomasville Cross Creek Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 869 students
1.0 miles
324 Clark Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229)225-3900 1.0 3-4 869 - Thomasville Bishop Hall Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 200 students
1.2 miles
200 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229)227-1397 1.2 8-12 200 - Thomasville Garrison-pilcher Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 819 students
1.2 miles
277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229)225-4387 1.2 1-2 819
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