- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130495001673
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Thomasville High School shrank from 797 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 130495001673 · Thomasville, GA High · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 15.5:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerger Elementary School (708 students)
Thomasville High School shrank from 797 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Thomasville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomasville High School
742 students
- Jerger Element
Jerger Elementary School
708 students
- Macintyre Park
Macintyre Park Middle School
530 students
- Scott Elementa
Scott Elementary School
379 students
- Harper Element 263
Harper Elementary School
263 students
What this shows Thomasville High School reports 742 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 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 methodology
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
$14,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Thomasville City reports $14,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~742 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 52.
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.