Enrollment
742
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomasville, GA
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 130495001673
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 13
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 larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130495001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomasville High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomasville High School
Thomasville High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 742 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 331 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 742 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Thomasville's high schools, it stands alongside Thomas County Central High School (1,633 students): Thomasville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Thomasville City also operates Jerger Elementary School (708 students) and Macintyre Park Middle School (530 students) alongside Thomasville High 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 Thomasville High School compares
Thomasville High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$14,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 62.9%
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Thomasville High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City, which includes Thomasville High School.
$14,428
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 36.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macintyre Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Thomasville
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Thomas County Central High School
Standard public school
1,633 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development
Standard public school
45 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative education program
11 students
Similar high 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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomasville High School
How many students attend Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomasville High School?
91.5% of students at Thomasville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville High School is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
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 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 School rank among high schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville High School ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Thomasville High School a good school?
Thomasville High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. 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?
Besides Thomasville High School, Thomasville City also operates Jerger Elementary School (708 students), Macintyre Park Middle School (530 students), and Scott Elementary School (379 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.
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