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5 schools in Thomson

Georgia · Public K-12

From elementary through high school, Thomson runs 5 public K-12 campuses (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 2,674.

7-year change in Thomson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,674
-781 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 33%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
64%
was 59%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Maxwell Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-01436
Norris Elementary SchoolElementary04-05287
Thomson Elementary SchoolElementary02-03322
Thomson High SchoolHigh09-12962
Thomson-McDuffie Middle SchoolMiddle06-08667

About Thomson

Across Thomson, Georgia, 5 public schools enrolls about 2,674 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Thomson average about 535 students each, 28% meaningfully below the Georgia norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 23%: 3,455 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,674 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 33% to 26%.

On this page, the community for Thomson discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Thomson, Georgia?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Thomson, with a combined enrollment of about 2,674.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Thomson?
Thomson has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Thomson?
Thomson High School is the largest public school in Thomson by enrollment, with approximately 962 students.
What school districts serve Thomson?
Thomson public schools are operated by McDuffie County.
What grade levels do public schools in Thomson cover?
Public schools in Thomson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.