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Toombs County High School

Summary:

Toombs County High School is a public high school located in Lyons, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 853 students. The school is part of the Toombs County School District, which is ranked 85 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite consistent underperformance, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Georgia high schools and maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, Toombs County High School has shown a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 87.6% in 2017-2018 to 95.1% in 2019-2020. This is higher than the graduation rates of the nearby Tattnall County High School (92.2%) and Vidalia Comprehensive High School (93.7%). However, the school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are consistently lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with the nearby Montgomery County High School outperforming Toombs County High School in most subject areas.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Toombs County High School, ranging from 86.64% to 100% over the past few years, suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic achievement. While the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, it is still lower than the highest-spending school in the area, Montgomery County High School, indicating that resource allocation may be an area to explore for potential improvements.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 Bulldog Rd
       Lyons, GA  30436

(912) 526-4286

District: Toombs County

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,682 Help


Feeder schools for Toombs County High School:

Elementary:    Lyons Primary School
    Lyons Upper Elementary
    Toombs Central Elementary School
Middle:    Toombs County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  853

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
24.7%
African American:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Toombs County High School ranks worse than 61.4% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Toombs County 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 Toombs County High School is $8,682.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Toombs County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Toombs County High School 281st of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Toombs County High School in the ranking list.)

Toombs County:

SchoolDigger ranks Toombs County 85th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Toombs County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.91 102nd 335 69.6%
2007 57.29 144th 358 59.8%
2008 53.25 185th 370 50.0%
2009 49.44 213th 372 42.7%
2010 38.13 275th 384 28.4%
2011 47.15 241st 402 40.0%
2012 48.97 209th 396 47.2%
2013 41.00 280th 425 34.1%
2014 32.28 321st 425 24.5%
2015 30.74 291st 435 33.1%
2016 24.84 325th 426 23.7%
2017 19.21 342nd 420 18.6%
2018 27.34 307th 428 28.3%
2019 33.73 269th 438 38.6%
2021 33.09 249th 410 39.3%
2022 38.81 233rd 429 45.7%
2023 32.08 275th 442 37.8%
2024 32.64 281st 458 38.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Toombs County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a student
Sunday, July 14, 2013

Open Quote If the teachers cared about teaching and the students cared about learning this school would be much better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Toombs County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 610 610
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 537 537
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 568 568
1994 424 149 2 24 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 467 155 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 467 155 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 456 177 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 446 160 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1999 433 159 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2000 469 158 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 469 160 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 525 162 5 77 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2003 525 162 5 77 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2004 487 159 4 77 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 493 154 5 96 1 n/a n/a 5 754
2006 483 158 2 98 0 n/a n/a 4 745
2007 485 174 4 103 0 n/a n/a 5 771
2008 513 179 4 113 0 n/a n/a 12 821
2009 465 152 3 121 0 n/a n/a 15 756
2010 450 131 1 132 7 1 21 0 743
2011 443 140 1 154 9 1 13 0 761
2012 422 125 4 162 7 1 14 0 735
2013 456 153 2 168 7 0 11 0 797
2014 479 143 2 185 7 0 15 0 831
2015 458 145 2 183 9 0 22 0 819
2016 456 143 2 206 8 0 24 0 839
2017 460 142 3 216 5 0 24 0 850
2018 430 145 2 203 6 1 23 0 810
2019 410 137 3 196 2 1 30 0 779
2020 427 131 2 191 2 0 37 0 790
2021 426 133 3 170 2 0 34 0 768
2022 434 151 6 183 1 0 34 0 809
2023 441 157 6 211 1 1 36 0 853

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 Toombs County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 610 35.0 17.4 29.5
1991 537 34.0 15.7 31.8
1992 578 34.0 17.0 29.8
1993 568 35.0 16.2 34.2
1994 600 39.3 15.3 41
1995 646 40.0 16.2 34.8
1996 646 40.0 16.2 34.8
1997 659 36.8 17.9 46.7
1998 635 44.1 14.4 47.9
1999 628 47.1 13.3 47.3
2000 677 40.7 16.6 48.3
2001 694 45.3 15.3 50.6
2002 769 46.2 16.6 53.6
2003 769 46.2 16.6 53.6
2004 727 47.3 15.4 56.5
2005 754 50.2 15.0 57.9
2006 745 50.7 14.7 62.1
2007 771 52.6 14.7 68.1
2008 821 53.2 15.4 65.6
2009 756 58.0 13.0 69
2010 743 55.9 13.2 71.9
2011 761 55.1 13.8 70.3
2012 735 51.2 14.3 72.4
2013 797 48.9 16.2 72.9
2014 831 47.6 17.4 99.6
2015 819 48.0 17.0 100
2016 839 47.0 17.8 99.6
2017 850 49.9 17.0 100
2018 810 51.7 15.6 100
2019 779 53.3 14.6 100
2020 790 47.4 16.6 100
2021 768 49.7 15.4 100
2022 809 53.4 15.1 n/a
2023 853 56.7 15.0 86.6

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 Toombs County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 610 35.0 17.4 29.5
1991 537 34.0 15.7 31.8
1992 578 34.0 17.0 29.8
1993 568 35.0 16.2 34.2
1994 600 39.3 15.3 41
1995 646 40.0 16.2 34.8
1996 646 40.0 16.2 34.8
1997 659 36.8 17.9 46.7
1998 635 44.1 14.4 47.9
1999 628 47.1 13.3 47.3
2000 677 40.7 16.6 48.3
2001 694 45.3 15.3 50.6
2002 769 46.2 16.6 53.6
2003 769 46.2 16.6 53.6
2004 727 47.3 15.4 56.5
2005 754 50.2 15.0 57.9
2006 745 50.7 14.7 62.1
2007 771 52.6 14.7 68.1
2008 821 53.2 15.4 65.6
2009 756 58.0 13.0 69
2010 743 55.9 13.2 71.9
2011 761 55.1 13.8 70.3
2012 735 51.2 14.3 72.4
2013 797 48.9 16.2 72.9
2014 831 47.6 17.4 99.6
2015 819 48.0 17.0 100
2016 839 47.0 17.8 99.6
2017 850 49.9 17.0 100
2018 810 51.7 15.6 100
2019 779 53.3 14.6 100
2020 790 47.4 16.6 100
2021 768 49.7 15.4 100
2022 809 53.4 15.1 n/a
2023 853 56.7 15.0 86.6

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 Toombs County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $675 (8.9%) $6,901 (91.1%) $7,576
2018 $429 (5.0%) $8,134 (95.0%) $8,563
2019 $523 (6.0%) $8,159 (94.0%) $8,682

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Toombs County 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 269th of 438 High schoolsRanks 275th of 442 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Toombs County High School)34.129.6
 4.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Toombs County)34.129.6
 4.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Toombs County High School)10.928.4
 17.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Toombs County)11.528.7
 17.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Toombs County High School)59.430.7
 28.7%
   End of Course Biology (Toombs County)59.430.7
 28.7%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Toombs County High School)2223.2
 1.2%
   End of Course United States History (Toombs County)2223.2
 1.2%
   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 Students779853
 9.5%
African American137157
 14.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic196211
 7.7%
Pacific Islander11
White410441
 7.6%
Two or More Races3036
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%86.6%
 13.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Toombs County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 853 students attended Toombs County High School.

Toombs County High School ranks 281st of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Toombs County High School are 52% White, 25% Hispanic, 18% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Toombs County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lyons Primary School
Elementary : Lyons Upper Elementary
Elementary : Toombs Central Elementary School
Middle : Toombs County Middle School


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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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