Enrollment
962
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Thomson, GA
Thomson High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130357002183
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Thomson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomson High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA.
School address
District: Mcduffie County · Georgia
NCES ID 130357002183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomson High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomson High School
Thomson High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Thomson, Georgia, enrolling 962 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 89.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 962 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #219.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 540 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 962 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcduffie County also operates Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students) and Maxwell Elementary School (436 students) alongside Thomson 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 Thomson High School compares
Thomson 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 | 89.1% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 962 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
962
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
40.3%
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
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
337
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.1 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
African American 61.2%
White 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Thomson High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcduffie County, which includes Thomson High School.
$13,811
Per student
0%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.1%
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 Thomson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dearing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~962 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomson High School
How many students attend Thomson High School?
Thomson High School has 962 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thomson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson 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 Thomson High School?
89.1% of students at Thomson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomson High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomson High School is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Thomson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson High School?
Thomson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Thomson High School rank among public schools in Thomson?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thomson on the city page.
Is Thomson High School a good school?
Thomson High School earns 35/100 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 Mcduffie County?
Besides Thomson High School, Mcduffie County also operates Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students), Maxwell Elementary School (436 students), and Dearing Elementary School (414 students). See the Mcduffie County district page for the complete list.
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