Thomson High School

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Thomson High School ranks 288 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Thomson High School is a public high school serving 986 students in grades 9-12 in Thomson, Georgia, which is part of the McDuffie County School District. While the school has seen improvements in its graduation rate, its academic performance on state assessments remains consistently below the state average across all subject areas.

Thomson High School faces some significant challenges, including a very high percentage of students (89.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's per-student spending being slightly above the state average, its academic outcomes still lag behind those of nearby schools, such as Evans High School, Greenbrier High School, and Grovetown High School, which are in the neighboring Columbia County district and have significantly higher test scores and graduation rates.

The analysis suggests that Thomson High School has room for improvement in several key areas, such as academic achievement, graduation rates, and student support. By learning from the success of the higher-performing nearby schools and addressing the unique challenges faced by the school's student population, Thomson High School may be able to implement targeted strategies to drive academic improvement and better prepare its students for future success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824

(706) 986-4200

District: McDuffie County

SchoolDigger Rank:
288^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,883

Feeder schools for Thomson High School:

Elementary:	Dearing Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	Norris Elementary School
	Thomson Elementary School
Middle:	Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 986

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.7%

White:

32.7%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomson High School ranks worse than 62.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.95. (See more...)

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomson High School is $8,883.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Thomson High School 288^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Thomson High 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 High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	49.60	178^th	335	46.9%
2007	44.70	213^th	358	40.5%
2008	52.24	191^st	370	48.4%
2009	53.13	193^rd	372	48.1%
2010	51.98	186^th	384	51.6%
2011	57.24	168^th	402	58.2%
2012	34.94	286^th	396	27.8%
2013	35.82	300^th	425	29.4%
2014	33.49	312^th	425	26.6%
2015	27.27	314^th	435	27.8%
2016	29.28	288^th	426	32.4%
2017	26.50	301^st	420	28.3%
2018	28.52	296^th	428	30.8%
2019	23.37	328^th	438	25.1%
2021	16.49	354^th	410	13.7%
2022	19.41	342^nd	429	20.3%
2023	25.41	315^th	442	28.7%
2024	30.95	288^th	458	37.1%

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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 High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1170	1170
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1040	1040
1994	657	507	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1171
1995	662	492	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1161
1996	662	492	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1161
1997	695	509	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1207
1998	685	569	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1257
1999	633	570	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2000	633	610	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2001	624	603	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1238
2002	602	640	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1260
2003	602	640	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	1260
2004	613	592	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2005	574	593	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	5	1183
2006	588	606	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	2	1204
2007	592	604	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	1	1216
2008	568	637	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	5	1227
2009	425	463	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	5	905
2010	391	437	3	13	0	0	1	0	845
2011	511	571	3	16	0	0	1	0	1102
2012	484	550	5	16	0	0	4	0	1059
2013	534	563	5	28	1	0	8	0	1139
2014	551	565	5	36	2	0	12	0	1171
2015	549	577	5	36	2	0	13	0	1182
2016	576	586	4	37	2	1	17	0	1223
2017	509	598	3	46	1	1	22	0	1180
2018	466	598	3	48	0	1	28	0	1144
2019	407	545	5	43	1	1	35	0	1037
2020	369	532	5	54	0	0	47	0	1007
2021	350	545	3	41	0	0	44	0	983
2022	340	567	4	34	2	0	37	0	984
2023	322	579	3	45	2	1	34	0	986

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	1170	70.0	16.7	28.4
1993	1040	55.0	18.9	31.4
1994	1171	62.7	18.7	30.9
1995	1161	67.0	17.3	30.3
1996	1161	67.0	17.3	30.3
1997	1207	71.0	17.0	27.8
1998	1257	70.8	17.8	29.2
1999	1206	74.0	16.3	36.7
2000	1247	70.5	17.7	46.2
2001	1238	72.0	17.2	44.3
2002	1260	69.6	18.1	58.6
2003	1260	69.6	18.1	58.6
2004	1220	68.0	17.9	51.1
2005	1183	69.1	17.1	52.5
2006	1204	74.5	16.2	55.5
2007	1216	77.9	15.6	48.5
2008	1227	83.8	14.6	52
2009	905	68.3	13.3	51.1
2010	845	66.4	12.7	56.9
2011	1102	71.7	15.3	62.5
2012	1059	69.8	15.1	68.5
2013	1139	67.5	16.8	62.6
2014	1171	70.0	16.7	68.1
2015	1182	77.0	15.3	67.5
2016	1223	71.0	17.2	66.8
2017	1180	71.1	16.5	64.7
2018	1144	70.8	16.1	64.5
2019	1037	65.0	15.9	65
2020	1007	67.7	14.8	65
2021	983	65.3	15.0	65.1
2022	984	64.2	15.3	n/a
2023	986	62.9	15.6	89.1

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	1170	70.0	16.7	28.4
1993	1040	55.0	18.9	31.4
1994	1171	62.7	18.7	30.9
1995	1161	67.0	17.3	30.3
1996	1161	67.0	17.3	30.3
1997	1207	71.0	17.0	27.8
1998	1257	70.8	17.8	29.2
1999	1206	74.0	16.3	36.7
2000	1247	70.5	17.7	46.2
2001	1238	72.0	17.2	44.3
2002	1260	69.6	18.1	58.6
2003	1260	69.6	18.1	58.6
2004	1220	68.0	17.9	51.1
2005	1183	69.1	17.1	52.5
2006	1204	74.5	16.2	55.5
2007	1216	77.9	15.6	48.5
2008	1227	83.8	14.6	52
2009	905	68.3	13.3	51.1
2010	845	66.4	12.7	56.9
2011	1102	71.7	15.3	62.5
2012	1059	69.8	15.1	68.5
2013	1139	67.5	16.8	62.6
2014	1171	70.0	16.7	68.1
2015	1182	77.0	15.3	67.5
2016	1223	71.0	17.2	66.8
2017	1180	71.1	16.5	64.7
2018	1144	70.8	16.1	64.5
2019	1037	65.0	15.9	65
2020	1007	67.7	14.8	65
2021	983	65.3	15.0	65.1
2022	984	64.2	15.3	n/a
2023	986	62.9	15.6	89.1

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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$271 (3.4%)	$7,647 (96.6%)	$7,918
2018	$352 (4.3%)	$7,765 (95.7%)	$8,116
2019	$330 (3.7%)	$8,553 (96.3%)	$8,883

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomson High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 315^th of 442 High schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Thomson High School)	25.3	24.1	1.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (McDuffie County)	25.3	24.1	1.2%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomson High School)	24.5	5.8	18.7%
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%
End of Course Biology (Thomson High School)	30.8	29.2	1.6%
End of Course Biology (McDuffie County)	30.8	29.2	1.6%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Thomson High School)	27.8	25	2.8%
End of Course United States History (McDuffie County)	27.8	25	2.8%
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	1037	986	4.9%
African American	545	579	6.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	43	45	4.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	407	322	20.9%
Two or More Races	35	34	2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65%	89.1%	24.2%

Schools Near Thomson High School

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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)	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 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	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 High School	Public	9-12	1160 White Oak Rd	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	No	(706) 986-4200	986	63	15.6	89.1%	322 (32.7%)	579 (58.7%)	45 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.4%)	30.9	288^th of 458 public high schools	37.1%		25.4	315^th of 442 public high schools	28.7%	27	27.5	18.2	35.8	32.1									$8,883	$330	$8,553
Harlem High School	Public	9-12	1070 Appling Harlem Rd	Harlem	30814	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 556-5980	1,223	71	17.3	33.1%	754 (61.7%)	255 (20.9%)	118 (9.6%)	14 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (6.6%)	51.2	178^th of 458 public high schools	61.1%		51.7	165^th of 442 public high schools	62.7%	13	40.8	23.3	48.1	45.8									$7,885	$188	$7,698
Warren County High School	Public	9-12	1253 Atlanta Hwy	Warrenton	30828	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 465-3742	159	15	10.6	100.0%	16 (10.1%)	137 (86.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	31.3	285^th of 458 public high schools	37.8%		22	331^st of 442 public high schools	25.1%	46	30.0	14.0	11.4	51.2									$15,928	$828	$15,101
Grovetown High School	Public	9-12	2010 Warrior Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2102	2,236	121	18.5	34.4%	756 (33.8%)	910 (40.7%)	353 (15.8%)	37 (1.7%)	6 (0.3%)	15 (0.7%)	159 (7.1%)	53	165^th of 458 public high schools	64.0%		56	139^th of 442 public high schools	68.6%	26	40.3	27.2	47.1	48.3									$7,176	$107	$7,069
Glascock County Middle/High School	Public	6-12	1230 Panther Way	Gibson	30810	Glascock County	Glascock County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 598-2121	332	25	13.0	49.1%	291 (87.7%)	29 (8.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	26	322^nd of 458 public high schools	29.7%		28.3	295^th of 442 public high schools	33.3%	27	17.4	52.4	25.0	13.8	35.6	27.0	28.3	33.3	40.5	54.3	28.3	23.9	$10,860	$397	$10,464
Greenbrier High School	Public	9-12	5114 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6040	1,801	95	18.9	12.0%	1,171 (65.0%)	253 (14.0%)	181 (10.0%)	66 (3.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	120 (6.7%)	82.9	44^th of 458 public high schools	90.4%		83.7	34^th of 442 public high schools	92.3%	10	66.9	53.3	75.7	67.9									$7,830	$145	$7,685
Evans High School	Public	9-12	4550 Cox Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-1198	1,887	102	18.4	30.4%	1,057 (56.0%)	426 (22.6%)	207 (11.0%)	64 (3.4%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	124 (6.6%)	63.7	113^th of 458 public high schools	75.3%		53.7	147^th of 442 public high schools	66.7%	34	42.5	47.3	54.2	50.5									$8,019	$127	$7,892

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson High School

What schools feed into Thomson High School?

Thomson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dearing Elementary School
Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary : Norris Elementary School
Elementary : Thomson Elementary School
Middle : Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Thomson High School?

Students at Thomson High School are 59% African American, 33% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Thomson High School a good school?

Thomson High School ranks 288^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Thomson High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 986 students attended Thomson High School.

What district is Thomson High School in?

McDuffie County

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