Enrollment
1,665
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomasville, GA
Thomas County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130489002147
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130489002147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas County Middle School
Thomas County Middle School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 1,665 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,665 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 833 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% 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: 441 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,665 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thomasville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students): Thomas County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 13.7:1).
Thomas County also operates Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students) and Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School (811 students) alongside Thomas County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Thomas County Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 53% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,665 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,665
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 833 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
324
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 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 51.1%
African American 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Thomas County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomas County, which includes Thomas County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hand in Hand Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Hall Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas County Middle School'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
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Thomasville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,665 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas County Middle School
How many students attend Thomas County Middle School?
Thomas County Middle School has 1,665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas County Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Thomas County Middle School?
92.8% of students at Thomas County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas County Middle School is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas County Middle School?
Thomas County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas County Middle School rank among elementary schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Thomas County Middle School a good school?
Thomas County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Middle School, Thomas County also operates Thomas County Central High School (1,633 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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