Thomasville High School

777 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomasville High School in Thomasville, AL, serves 294 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 15:1.
The school's minority enrollment is 59%, with a majority Black student body (164 students), and 52% male and 48% female students.
Graduation rate ranges between 90% and 94%, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math, reading, and science proficiencies are all between 20% and 24%, which are lower than the state averages of 30% for math, 47% for reading, and 38% for science.
The overall school ranking declined from #494 in 2011 to #892 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in statewide performance.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Thomasville High School's attendance zone covers the entire Thomasville, AL school district, encompassing approximately 105.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomasville High School's student population of 305 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Thomasville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasville High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#892 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

20-24%
30%

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

20-24%
47%

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

20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
56%
31%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
41%
50%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
59%
0.52

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

90-94%
90%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%

Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomasville High School's ranking?
Thomasville High School is ranked #892 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Thomasville High School often compared to?
Thomasville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke County High School, Jackson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomasville High School?
The graduation rate of Thomasville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Thomasville High School?
305 students attend Thomasville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Thomasville High School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomasville High School offer ?
Thomasville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomasville High School part of?
Thomasville High School is part of Thomasville City School District.

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5   10/10/2025
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Thomasville High School's attendance zone covers the entire Thomasville, AL school district, encompassing approximately 105.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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