Enrollment
1,633
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, GA
Thomas County Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas County Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130489002146
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas County Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas County Central High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas County Central High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130489002146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas County Central High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas County Central High School
Thomas County Central High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 1,633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,633 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 64 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 463 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,633 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 46 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thomasville's high schools, it stands alongside Thomasville High School (742 students): Thomas County Central High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 15.5:1).
Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students) and Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students) alongside Thomas County Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas County Central High School compares
Thomas County Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,633 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,633
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
321
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 46 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Thomas County Central High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomas County, which includes Thomas County Central High School.
$13,787
Per student
-1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 54.7%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas County Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hand in Hand Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Hall Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas County Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Thomasville
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas County Central High School
How many students attend Thomas County Central High School?
Thomas County Central High School has 1,633 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas County Central High School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas County Central High School?
76.8% of students at Thomas County Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas County Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas County Central High School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas County Central High School?
Thomas County Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas County Central High School rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas County Central High School ranks #4 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.
Is Thomas County Central High School a good school?
Thomas County Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Thomas County?
Besides Thomas County Central High School, Thomas County also operates Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students), Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students), and Cross Creek Elementary School (809 students). See the Thomas County district page for the complete list.
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