Best Public Schools in Thomaston, GA


Summary:

The city of Thomaston, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Thomaston-Upson County district. While the district faces significant challenges, with most schools underperforming state averages, there are some bright spots worth highlighting.

Upson-Lee Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing in the district, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and stronger test scores compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Upson-Lee Middle School is only rated 2 stars, but has some positive metrics, such as 67.3% of students being proficient or better in Algebra I, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

The district as a whole faces systemic challenges, with most schools rated 2 stars or below and underperforming the state on test scores. This is coupled with extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage in the area. However, the data also suggests opportunities for improvement, such as leveraging the successes of Upson-Lee Elementary to drive positive change across the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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