- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, GA
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
Federal NCES profile for The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130489004152
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130489004152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development held near 48 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130489004152 · Thomasville, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 6.4:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students)
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development held near 48 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas County
Thomas County Middle School
1,665 students
- Thomas County
Thomas County Central High School
1,633 students
- Garrison-Pilch
Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
811 students
- Cross Creek El
Cross Creek Elementary School
809 students
- Hand in Hand P
Hand in Hand Primary
712 students
- This school 45
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
45 students
What this shows The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development compares
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 56% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 25% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 62.2%
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Thomas County reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas County Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hand in Hand Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Thomasville
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
How many students attend The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 48 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The student-teacher ratio at The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development is 6.4:1, which is 56% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
76.0% of students at The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The largest demographic group at The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development is African American at 62.2% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development?
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomas County?
Besides The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development, Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students), Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students), and Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students). See the Thomas County district page for the complete list.