- Enrollment
- 1,633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Thomas County Middle School held near 1,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 124.7 → 124.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 130489002147 · Thomasville, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,665 enr · 13.4:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students)
Thomas County Middle School held near 1,664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE held 124.7 → 124.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Thomas County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Bishop Hall Ch 143
Bishop Hall Charter School
143 students
What this shows Thomas County Middle School reports 1,665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas County Middle School compares
Thomas County Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,665 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,714 (2022-23) → 1,664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.