- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, AL
Thomasville High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomasville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010330001248
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomasville High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thomasville, AL.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010330001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Thomasville High School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010330001248 · Thomasville, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 12.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville Elementary School (427 students)
Thomasville High School shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Thomasville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville El
Thomasville Elementary School
427 students
- This school
Thomasville High School
305 students
- Thomasville Mi
Thomasville Middle School
281 students
What this shows Thomasville High School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomasville High School compares
Thomasville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,125
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Thomasville High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomasville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomasville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomasville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomasville High School
How many students attend Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has 305 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% 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 Thomasville High School?
49.4% of students at Thomasville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville High School is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Thomasville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thomasville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Thomasville City?
Besides Thomasville High School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville Elementary School (427 students) and Thomasville Middle School (281 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.