Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Thomson-mcduffie Middle 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 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomson-McDuffie Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Thomson, GA, covering approximately 266.4 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School's student population of 667 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The McDuffie County School System is committed to academic excellence with a focus on rigor, relevance and relationships.
School Rankings
Thomson-mcduffie Middle 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 Thomson-mcduffie Middle School is 0.56, 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
#1805 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomson-mcduffie Middle School's ranking?
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School is ranked #1805 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Thomson-mcduffie Middle School?
667 students attend Thomson-mcduffie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Thomson-mcduffie Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomson-mcduffie Middle School?
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomson-mcduffie Middle School offer ?
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomson-mcduffie Middle School part of?
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School is part of Mcduffie County School District.
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