Toombs County High School is a public high school located in Lyons, Georgia, United States. The school is part of the Toombs County School District, which serves Toombs County, Georgia.
Serving 896 students in grades 9-12, Toombs County 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Toombs County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lyons, GA, encompassing approximately 354.1 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.1 miles and the furthest edge located 21.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Toombs County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Toombs County High School's student population of 896 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
896 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
School Rankings
Toombs County 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 Toombs County High School is 0.66, 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
#1287 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toombs County High School's ranking?
Toombs County High School is ranked #1287 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Toombs County High School often compared to?
Toombs County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vidalia Comprehensive High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Toombs County High School?
The graduation rate of Toombs County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Toombs County High School?
896 students attend Toombs County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Toombs County High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toombs County High School?
Toombs County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Toombs County High School offer ?
Toombs County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toombs County High School part of?
Toombs County High School is part of Toombs County School District.
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