- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130489002146
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Thomas County Central High School held near 1,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.6 → 107.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+63 students YoY 130489002146 · Thomasville, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,633 enr · 16.2:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas County Middle School (1,665 students)
Thomas County Central High School held near 1,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+63 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.6 → 107.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Thomas County Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas County
Thomas County Middle School
1,665 students
- This school
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
- Bishop Hall Ch 143
Bishop Hall Charter School
143 students
What this shows Thomas County Central High School reports 1,633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas County Central High School compares
Thomas County Central High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Thomas County reports $14,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,517 (2022-23) → 1,580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+63).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.