Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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Thomson-McDuffie Middle School ranks 407 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thomson-McDuffie Middle School is a public middle school in Thomson, Georgia, serving 782 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McDuffie County School District, which is ranked 129 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the McDuffie County School District, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and county averages in various subjects and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are significantly lower than the state and county averages. Additionally, the school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 89.26% to 93.22% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, the nearby schools in the Columbia County School District, such as Evans Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Grovetown Middle School, and Columbia Middle School, significantly outperform Thomson-McDuffie Middle School in terms of test scores, school rankings, and student demographics. These schools have higher proficiency rates, higher statewide rankings, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824

(706) 986-4300

District: McDuffie County

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,312

Students who attend Thomson-McDuffie Middle School usually attend:

High:

Thomson High School

Feeder schools for Thomson-McDuffie Middle School:

Elementary:	Dearing Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	Norris Elementary School
	Thomson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 718

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.0%

White:

29.0%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomson-McDuffie Middle School ranks worse than 69.2% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61%), White (29%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Thomson-McDuffie Middle School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School is $8,312.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomson-McDuffie Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Thomson-McDuffie Middle School 407^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Thomson-McDuffie Middle School in the ranking list.)

McDuffie County:

SchoolDigger ranks McDuffie County 129^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	51.95	265^th	494	46.4%
2013	39.63	373^rd	527	29.2%
2014	38.66	384^th	521	26.3%
2015	38.09	328^th	537	38.9%
2016	36.75	350^th	545	35.8%
2017	35.56	352^nd	539	34.7%
2018	21.16	442^nd	543	18.6%
2019	15.92	488^th	559	12.7%
2021	16.70	461^st	542	14.9%
2022	17.68	468^th	567	17.5%
2023	24.59	444^th	577	23.1%
2024	30.51	407^th	588	30.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	298	289	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	599
2010	285	294	2	0	0	0	0	0	581
2011	452	450	5	21	3	0	13	0	944
2012	446	517	6	33	2	0	8	0	1012
2013	463	513	3	37	1	1	9	0	1027
2014	456	503	5	46	0	2	21	0	1033
2015	415	453	4	41	0	1	37	0	951
2016	347	412	4	36	0	0	41	0	840
2017	347	436	2	37	1	0	42	0	865
2018	318	454	2	37	1	0	41	0	853
2019	298	496	2	42	0	0	37	0	875
2020	268	511	1	42	0	0	36	0	858
2021	273	515	2	42	0	1	37	0	870
2022	242	502	0	39	1	2	29	0	815
2023	233	465	0	45	1	2	36	0	782
2024	208	438	0	41	0	1	30	0	718

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	599	40.7	14.7	61.7
2010	581	41.4	14.0	68.5
2011	944	65.9	14.3	70.7
2012	1012	68.1	14.8	69.5
2013	1027	66.5	15.4	66.9
2014	1033	66.4	15.5	76.3
2015	951	63.0	15.0	73.2
2016	840	61.0	13.7	74.9
2017	865	57.1	15.1	74.2
2018	853	56.4	15.1	74.9
2019	875	57.6	15.1	93.3
2020	858	54.8	15.6	93.2
2021	870	55.1	15.7	93.2
2022	815	56.4	14.4	n/a
2023	782	53.9	14.5	89.3
2024	718	52.0	13.8	90.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	599	40.7	14.7	61.7
2010	581	41.4	14.0	68.5
2011	944	65.9	14.3	70.7
2012	1012	68.1	14.8	69.5
2013	1027	66.5	15.4	66.9
2014	1033	66.4	15.5	76.3
2015	951	63.0	15.0	73.2
2016	840	61.0	13.7	74.9
2017	865	57.1	15.1	74.2
2018	853	56.4	15.1	74.9
2019	875	57.6	15.1	93.3
2020	858	54.8	15.6	93.2
2021	870	55.1	15.7	93.2
2022	815	56.4	14.4	n/a
2023	782	53.9	14.5	89.3
2024	718	52.0	13.8	90.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$404 (5.4%)	$7,056 (94.6%)	$7,460
2018	$490 (6.2%)	$7,392 (93.8%)	$7,881
2019	$630 (7.6%)	$7,681 (92.4%)	$8,312

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 488^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 444^th of 577 Middle schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	26.4	23.5	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McDuffie County)	26.4	23.5	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	14.6	20.5	5.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (McDuffie County)	14.6	20.5	5.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	18.7	26.2	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McDuffie County)	18.7	26.2	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	25	18.3	6.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (McDuffie County)	25	18.3	6.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	14.2	30.3	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McDuffie County)	14.2	30.3	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	9.2	19	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (McDuffie County)	9.2	19	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	6.4	10.4	4%
8th Grade Science (McDuffie County)	6.4	10.4	4%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	24.1	11.3	12.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (McDuffie County)	24.1	11.3	12.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomson-McDuffie Middle School)	55.4	66.7	11.3%
End of Course Algebra I (McDuffie County)	37.2	12.9	24.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	875	782	10.6%
African American	496	465	6.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	42	45	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	298	233	21.8%
Two or More Races	37	36	2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.3%	89.3%	4%

Schools Near Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomson-McDuffie Middle School	Public	6-8	1191 White Oak Rd	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 986-4300	718	52	13.8	90.1%	208 (29.0%)	438 (61.0%)	41 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.2%)	30.5	407^th of 588 public middle schools	30.8%		24.6	444^th of 577 public middle schools	23.1%	37	47.7	31.7	27.6	30.3	26.7	29.7	22.2	10.5	22.6	$8,312	$630	$7,681
Harlem Middle School	Public	6-8	424 Hawes Branch Pkwy	Harlem	30814	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 556-5990	1,003	63	16.0	49.2%	624 (62.2%)	200 (19.9%)	95 (9.5%)	11 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.8%)	56.8	230^th of 588 public middle schools	60.9%		54.8	229^th of 577 public middle schools	60.3%	1	26.0	51.9	43.7	34.3	40.7	42.5	20.9		47.1	$7,988	$358	$7,631
Warren County Middle School	Public	6-8	1253 Atlanta Hwy	Warrenton	30828	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 465-3742	148	16	9.2	100.0%	14 (9.5%)	128 (86.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	9.6	561^st of 588 public middle schools	4.6%		20.2	464^th of 577 public middle schools	19.6%	97		8.8	10.9	14.9	1.8	4.3	19.1	6.4	12.8	$12,578	$780	$11,798
Columbia Middle School	Public	6-8	2013 Raider Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 541-1252	939	63	15.0	45.8%	385 (41.0%)	300 (31.9%)	148 (15.8%)	30 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	72 (7.7%)	73.6	133^rd of 588 public middle schools	77.4%		73.6	129^th of 577 public middle schools	77.6%	4	70.6	56.0	54.5	51.1	34.6	52.4	42.7		55.2	$7,850	$94	$7,756
Grovetown Middle School	Public	6-8	5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-2514	1,088	70	15.6	59.4%	264 (24.3%)	486 (44.7%)	201 (18.5%)	19 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	112 (10.3%)	50.9	265^th of 588 public middle schools	54.9%		50	264^th of 577 public middle schools	54.2%	1	40.4	42.6	33.3	41.9	37.6	38.7	33.1		31.7	$7,643	$349	$7,294
Greenbrier Middle School	Public	6-8	5120 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6080	862	49	17.5	18.6%	594 (68.9%)	114 (13.2%)	75 (8.7%)	41 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (3.9%)	95.7	30^th of 588 public middle schools	94.9%		96	24^th of 577 public middle schools	95.8%	6	79.2	70.8	69.0	72.7	64.4	70.7	68.1		80.9	$8,452	$94	$8,358
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	4785 Hereford Farm Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3689	940	63	14.9	45.5%	514 (54.7%)	208 (22.1%)	101 (10.7%)	43 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.4%)	88.7	60^th of 588 public middle schools	89.8%		85.5	73^rd of 577 public middle schools	87.3%	13	82.2	57.9	66.4	57.7	51.0	68.2	60.3		69.9	$7,884	$94	$7,791

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

Is Thomson-McDuffie Middle School a good school?

Thomson-McDuffie Middle School ranks 407^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Thomson-McDuffie Middle School?

Students at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School are 61% African American, 29% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Thomson-McDuffie Middle School in?

McDuffie County

What high school do graduates of Thomson-McDuffie Middle School attend?

Students who attend Thomson-McDuffie Middle School usually go on to attend Thomson High School

How many students attend Thomson-McDuffie Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 718 students attended Thomson-McDuffie Middle School.

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