Enrollment
590
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370450001776
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomasville High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomasville High
Thomasville High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Thomasville, North Carolina, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 590 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 590 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thomasville's high schools, it stands alongside Ledford Senior High (776 students): Thomasville High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville Primary (753 students) and Thomasville Middle (500 students) alongside Thomasville High.
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 Thomasville High compares
Thomasville High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City Schools, which includes Thomasville High.
$13,257
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 26.6%
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 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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.
Is Thomasville High a good school?
Thomasville High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina 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 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.
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