Thomasville High School is a public secondary school located in Thomasville, Georgia, United States. It is one of only a handful of city school systems left in the state of Georgia. It is considered by the Georgia High School Association to be an A school system.
Serving 742 students in grades 9-12, Thomasville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomasville High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Thomasville, GA, encompassing approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomasville High School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
742 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Thomasville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasville High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
63%
36%
White
31%
34%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasville High School's ranking?
Thomasville High School is ranked #1406 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Thomasville High School often compared to?
Thomasville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas County Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomasville High School?
The graduation rate of Thomasville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Thomasville High School?
742 students attend Thomasville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Thomasville High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
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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