Thomas County Central High School
Thomas County Central High School serves 1,440 students in grades 9-12.
Thomas County Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Thomas County Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Thomas County Central High School's student population of 1,440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,440 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas County Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas County Central High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1267 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 35% | 37% |
| White | 56% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thomas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Thomas County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Thomasville Thomas County Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 1,742 student10
0.4 miles
4681 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394 0.4 5-8 1,742 - Thomasville Hand In Hand Primary Grades: PK-K | 751 students
0.5 miles
4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908 0.5 PK-K 751 - Thomasville Cross Creek Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-4 | 861 students10
1.0 miles
324 Clark Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900 1 3-4 861 - Thomasville Bishop Hall Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 216 students10
1.2 miles
220 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397 1.2 8-12 216 - Thomasville Garrison-pilcher Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 791 students
1.2 miles
277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387 1.2 1-2 791
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