- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, NC
Thomasville High
Federal NCES profile for Thomasville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370450001776
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomasville High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Thomasville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370450001776 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Thomasville High shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 370450001776 · Thomasville, NC High · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 15.9:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville Primary (753 students)
Thomasville High shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Thomasville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville Pr
Thomasville Primary
753 students
- This school
Thomasville High
590 students
- Thomasville Mi
Thomasville Middle
500 students
- Liberty Drive
Liberty Drive Elementary
306 students
What this shows Thomasville High reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomasville High compares
Thomasville High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$14,066
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
African American 34.1%
White 13.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Thomasville High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomasville City Schools reports $14,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomasville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomasville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Drive Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomasville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomasville High
How many students attend Thomasville High?
Thomasville High has 590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomasville High?
97.8% of students at Thomasville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville High?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomasville High?
Thomasville High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Thomasville High rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, NC. 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 Thomasville City Schools?
Besides Thomasville High, Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville Primary (753 students), Thomasville Middle (500 students), and Liberty Drive Elementary (306 students). See the Thomasville City Schools district page for the complete list.