Is Thomas County Central High School a good school?

Thomas County Central High School ranks 180 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thomas County Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,580 students attended Thomas County Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas County Central High School?

Students at Thomas County Central High School are 56% White, 32% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Thomas County Central High School?

Thomas County Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cross Creek Elementary School Elementary : Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School Elementary : Hand In Hand Primary Middle : Thomas County Middle School

Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville GA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas County Central High School ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas County Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Thomas County Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Thomas County School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), African American (32.3%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Thomas County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas County Central High School is 14.7. 1 high schools in the Thomas County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thomas County Central High School employs 107.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas County Central High School is $10,300. 1 high schools in the Thomas County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas County Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas County Central High School 180^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Thomas County Central High School in the ranking list.)

Thomas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas County 101^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas County Central High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.01	116^th	335	65.4%
2007	66.38	97^th	358	72.9%
2008	63.70	117^th	370	68.4%
2009	57.58	154^th	372	58.6%
2010	53.03	177^th	384	53.9%
2011	64.60	126^th	402	68.7%
2012	50.83	194^th	396	51.0%
2013	61.68	127^th	425	70.1%
2014	52.20	190^th	425	55.3%
2015	45.59	178^th	435	59.1%
2016	40.40	216^th	426	49.3%
2017	32.16	258^th	420	38.6%
2018	37.90	230^th	428	46.3%
2019	40.63	215^th	438	50.9%
2021	41.65	205^th	410	50.0%
2022	47.59	187^th	429	56.4%
2023	47.61	189^th	442	57.2%
2024	51.03	180^th	458	60.7%

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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 Thomas County Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1217	1217
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1224	1224
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1262	1262
1994	873	479	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	1370
1995	902	472	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1393
1996	902	472	10	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1393
1997	892	442	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1998	894	472	8	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1392
1999	931	450	11	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2000	951	455	7	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1429
2001	921	467	5	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1407
2002	937	493	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1447
2003	937	493	3	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1447
2004	891	502	6	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	1422
2005	926	512	13	21	6	n/a	n/a	2	1480
2006	928	523	16	26	3	n/a	n/a	3	1499
2007	989	548	19	34	3	n/a	n/a	9	1602
2008	1000	534	15	34	7	n/a	n/a	15	1605
2009	1005	529	12	39	10	n/a	n/a	14	1609
2010	995	502	13	37	10	0	13	0	1570
2011	931	478	11	28	7	0	25	0	1480
2012	911	470	14	28	3	0	24	0	1450
2013	892	463	15	30	2	0	30	0	1432
2014	865	477	19	45	2	0	21	0	1429
2015	886	513	23	48	2	0	20	0	1492
2016	876	491	17	66	4	1	19	0	1474
2017	860	496	15	80	6	1	27	0	1485
2018	804	500	16	81	6	3	30	0	1440
2019	755	477	15	101	4	3	37	0	1392
2020	750	471	12	108	4	3	36	0	1384
2021	773	504	14	110	2	4	41	0	1448
2022	802	485	15	109	3	3	48	0	1465
2023	852	484	16	109	2	3	51	0	1517
2024	877	511	19	119	4	2	48	0	1580

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 Thomas County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1217	66.0	18.4	28.3
1992	1224	67.9	18.0	29.2
1993	1262	67.0	18.8	32.3
1994	1370	73.5	18.6	36.4
1995	1393	69.0	20.2	34.2
1996	1393	69.0	20.2	34.2
1997	1358	83.5	16.3	36.7
1998	1392	75.8	18.4	37.9
1999	1412	81.1	17.4	39.7
2000	1429	71.2	20.1	38.4
2001	1407	74.5	18.9	40.6
2002	1447	77.7	18.6	43.8
2003	1447	77.7	18.6	43.8
2004	1422	75.6	18.8	48.3
2005	1480	79.5	18.6	46.6
2006	1499	81.8	18.3	49.7
2007	1602	93.9	17.1	48.8
2008	1605	99.7	16.1	49.2
2009	1609	98.0	16.4	52.7
2010	1570	92.2	17.0	50.8
2011	1480	89.1	16.6	51.6
2012	1450	82.6	17.5	55.2
2013	1432	80.2	17.8	58.6
2014	1429	76.8	18.6	53.5
2015	1492	82.0	18.1	51.3
2016	1474	87.0	16.9	62.8
2017	1485	90.5	16.4	68.8
2018	1440	94.7	15.2	68.8
2019	1392	95.6	14.5	68.8
2020	1384	95.0	14.5	76.8
2021	1448	93.6	15.4	76.8
2022	1465	97.1	15.0	n/a
2023	1517	101.6	14.9	76.8
2024	1580	107.3	14.7	48.4

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 Thomas County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1217	66.0	18.4	28.3
1992	1224	67.9	18.0	29.2
1993	1262	67.0	18.8	32.3
1994	1370	73.5	18.6	36.4
1995	1393	69.0	20.2	34.2
1996	1393	69.0	20.2	34.2
1997	1358	83.5	16.3	36.7
1998	1392	75.8	18.4	37.9
1999	1412	81.1	17.4	39.7
2000	1429	71.2	20.1	38.4
2001	1407	74.5	18.9	40.6
2002	1447	77.7	18.6	43.8
2003	1447	77.7	18.6	43.8
2004	1422	75.6	18.8	48.3
2005	1480	79.5	18.6	46.6
2006	1499	81.8	18.3	49.7
2007	1602	93.9	17.1	48.8
2008	1605	99.7	16.1	49.2
2009	1609	98.0	16.4	52.7
2010	1570	92.2	17.0	50.8
2011	1480	89.1	16.6	51.6
2012	1450	82.6	17.5	55.2
2013	1432	80.2	17.8	58.6
2014	1429	76.8	18.6	53.5
2015	1492	82.0	18.1	51.3
2016	1474	87.0	16.9	62.8
2017	1485	90.5	16.4	68.8
2018	1440	94.7	15.2	68.8
2019	1392	95.6	14.5	68.8
2020	1384	95.0	14.5	76.8
2021	1448	93.6	15.4	76.8
2022	1465	97.1	15.0	n/a
2023	1517	101.6	14.9	76.8
2024	1580	107.3	14.7	48.4

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 Thomas County Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$309 (3.5%)	$8,462 (96.5%)	$8,771
2018	$364 (3.8%)	$9,140 (96.2%)	$9,503
2019	$431 (4.2%)	$9,869 (95.8%)	$10,300

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas County Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 189^th of 442 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Thomas County Central High School)	41.3	30.9	10.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Thomas County)	36.7	28.4	8.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas County Central High School)	40.2	35.6	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas County)	39.6	36.1	3.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Thomas County Central High School)	34.4	76.1	41.7%
End of Course Biology (Thomas County)	32.6	64.2	31.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Thomas County Central High School)	39.9	33.6	6.3%
End of Course United States History (Thomas County)	37.3	31.9	5.4%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1392	1517	9%
African American	477	484	1.5%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	101	109	7.9%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	755	852	12.8%
Two or More Races	37	51	37.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.8%	76.8%	8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas County Central High School	Public	8-12	4686 US Highway 84 Byp W	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	No	(229) 225-5050	1,580	107	14.7	48.4%	877 (55.5%)	511 (32.3%)	119 (7.5%)	19 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	48 (3.0%)	51	180^th of 458 public high schools	60.7%		47.6	189^th of 442 public high schools	57.2%	9	38.1	45.8	49.7	33.4	$10,300	$431	$9,869
Bishop Hall Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	220 N Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 227-1397	197	13	15.2	64.0%	120 (60.9%)	64 (32.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	21.1	352^nd of 458 public high schools	23.1%		18.1	358^th of 442 public high schools	19.0%	6	17.8	35.5	26.1	17.6	$9,366	$318	$9,048
The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development	Public	9-12	200 N Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomas County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 227-3222	48	6	8.7	100.0%	18 (37.5%)	25 (52.1%)	3 (6.3%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)					$18,420	$559	$17,861
Thomasville High School	Public	9-12	315 S Hansell St	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Thomasville City	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 225-2634	745	51	14.5	71.9%	235 (31.5%)	457 (61.3%)	27 (3.6%)	11 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.7%)	29.9	296^th of 458 public high schools	35.4%		29.3	287^th of 442 public high schools	35.1%	9	35.6	17.7	32.2	21.1	$11,635	$1,018	$10,618
T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	400 S Pinetree Blvd	Thomasville	31792	Thomas County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 227-2764	5	3	1.6		0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cairo High School	Public	9-12	455 5th St SE	Cairo	39828	Grady County	Grady County	No	No	No	No	(229) 377-2222	1,298	79	16.3	55.6%	504 (38.8%)	410 (31.6%)	336 (25.9%)	9 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (2.6%)	36.5	258^th of 458 public high schools	43.7%		27.1	302^nd of 442 public high schools	31.7%	44	31.3	43.5	31.5	28.3	$8,718	$483	$8,235

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