Thomasville City Schools

Thomasville, North Carolina — 4 schools

2,228
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,366
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Thomasville City Schools operates 4 public schools serving 2,228 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,149 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Davidson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,366 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 21.0% local, 52.4% state, and 26.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,671 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #88 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 463.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 46.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 37.0% African American, 13.7% White across the district's schools.

Thomasville Primary accounts for 35.0% of all Thomasville City Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Thomasville City Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Thomasville City Schools school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Thomasville City Schools school enrollment ranges from 306 students (lowest) to 753 students (highest), a spread of 447 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Thomasville City Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 98.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Thomasville City Schools student-counselor ratio is 464:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Thomasville City Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 46.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

26.6%
Federal
52.4%
State
21.0%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
88 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Davidson County county, where this district is located.

$816
Studio/mo
$876
1 BR/mo
$960
2 BR/mo
$1,316
3 BR/mo
$1,591
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,671
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Thomasville City Schools.

White 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 37.0%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 7.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
463.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
46.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Thomasville City Schools

School Enrollment
Thomasville Primary
753
Thomasville High
590
Thomasville Middle
500
Liberty Drive Elementary
306

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Thomasville City Schools?

Thomasville City Schools has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,228 students.

How much does Thomasville City Schools spend per student?

Thomasville City Schools spends $14,366 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #88 in North Carolina.

What is the average teacher salary in Thomasville City Schools?

The average teacher salary in Thomasville City Schools is $74,671 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Thomasville City Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Davidson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Thomasville City Schools?

Thomasville City Schools students are 39.8% Hispanic or Latino, 37.0% African American, 13.7% White, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Thomasville City Schools?

Thomasville City Schools has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #88 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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