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Thomas County Central High School

Summary:

Thomas County Central High School is a public high school in Thomasville, Georgia, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,517 students. The school is part of the Thomas County School District, which is ranked 101 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas County Central High School has consistently maintained high graduation rates, with a 98.5% four-year graduation rate in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has been mixed compared to the state and county averages, with the school outperforming in some subject areas but underperforming in others. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 76.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $8,771 in 2016-2017 to $10,300 in 2018-2019, and the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.9 to 15.4 over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bishop Hall Charter School and Thomasville High School, Thomas County Central High School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall school ranking. However, the nearby T.J. Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center, which serves a specialized population, has significantly lower enrollment and test scores. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Thomas County Central High School and the nearby schools suggests that the area serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which could be a factor in the school's academic performance and the need for targeted support and resources.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 4686 US Highway 84 Byp W
       Thomasville, GA  31792

(229) 225-5050

District: Thomas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,300 Help


Feeder schools for Thomas County Central High School:

Elementary:    Cross Creek Elementary School
    Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School
    Hand In Hand Primary
Middle:    Thomas County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,517

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
African American:
31.9%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas County Central High School ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.03. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas County Central High School is $10,300.
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 180th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Thomas County Central High School in the ranking list.)

Thomas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas County 101st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.01 116th 335 65.4%
2007 66.38 97th 358 72.9%
2008 63.70 117th 370 68.4%
2009 57.58 154th 372 58.6%
2010 53.03 177th 384 53.9%
2011 64.60 126th 402 68.7%
2012 50.83 194th 396 51.0%
2013 61.68 127th 425 70.1%
2014 52.20 190th 425 55.3%
2015 45.59 178th 435 59.1%
2016 40.40 216th 426 49.3%
2017 32.16 258th 420 38.6%
2018 37.90 230th 428 46.3%
2019 40.63 215th 438 50.9%
2021 41.65 205th 410 50.0%
2022 47.59 187th 429 56.4%
2023 47.61 189th 442 57.2%
2024 51.03 180th 458 60.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Thomas County Central High School Test Scores
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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

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 215th of 438 High schoolsRanks 189th 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)41.330.9
 10.4%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Thomas County)36.728.4
 8.3%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Thomas County Central High School)40.235.6
 4.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Thomas County)39.636.1
 3.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Thomas County Central High School)34.476.1
 41.7%
   End of Course Biology (Thomas County)32.664.2
 31.6%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Thomas County Central High School)39.933.6
 6.3%
   End of Course United States History (Thomas County)37.331.9
 5.4%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students13921517
 9%
African American477484
 1.5%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic101109
 7.9%
Pacific Islander33
White755852
 12.8%
Two or More Races3751
 37.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.8%76.8%
 8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about 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 ranks 180th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,517 students attended Thomas County Central High School.

Students at Thomas County Central High School are 56% White, 32% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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.

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