Total enrollment
8,451
-145 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Thomas County
Georgia · Public K-12
Thomas County serves about 8,451 K-12 students across 13 public schools, an average of roughly 650 students per school. That works out to 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Thomas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Thomas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #66 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8,451 | #46 of 137 | #922 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #43 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #40 of 137 | #1,099 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 92.0% | #59 of 137 | #247 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.0% | #55 of 137 | #561 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Thomas County school rankings
Residents
45,777
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
3 districts
Enrollment
8,451
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,736
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
6
3,682 students
Middle
2
2,195 students
High
5
2,574 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Thomas County Public Schools
5,818 students · 3 districts in Thomas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Thomas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
22.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.6% under 18
Test scores in Thomas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Jerger Elementary School· 63.4%
- Cross Creek Elementary School· 35.3%
- Thomas County Middle School· 34.8%
- MacIntyre Park Middle School· 32.4%
- Scott Elementary School· 21.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Harper Elementary School· 10.5%
- Scott Elementary School· 21.4%
- MacIntyre Park Middle School· 32.4%
- Thomas County Middle School· 34.8%
- Cross Creek Elementary School· 35.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas County Middle School | Thomasville | Middle | 05-08 | 1,665 | · |
| Thomas County Central High School | Thomasville | High | 09-12 | 1,633 | · |
| Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School | Thomasville | Elementary | 01-02 | 811 | · |
| Cross Creek Elementary School | Thomasville | Elementary | 03-04 | 809 | · |
| Thomasville High School | Thomasville | High | 09-12 | 742 | · |
| Hand In Hand Primary | Thomasville | Elementary | PK-KG | 712 | · |
| Jerger Elementary School | Thomasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 708 | · |
| MacIntyre Park Middle School | Thomasville | Middle | 06-08 | 530 | · |
| Scott Elementary School | Thomasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 379 | · |
| Harper Elementary School | Thomasville | Elementary | PK-05 | 263 | · |
| Bishop Hall | Thomasville | High | 08-12 | 143 | · |
| The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development | Thomasville | High | 09-12 | 45 | · |
| T J Loftiss II Regional Youth Detention Center | Thomasville | High | 05-12 | 11 | · |
Cities in Thomas County
About Thomas County
Thomas County is a low-population county of about 45,777 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 8,451 students across 13 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,736 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Thomas County is made up of 6 elementary schools (3,682 students), 2 middle schools (2,195), and 5 high schools (2,574).
The largest single district in Thomas County is Thomas County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,818 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Thomas County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 8,596 students to 8,451.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Thomas County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data