Summary:
Thomasville Middle School is the sole middle school in the Thomasville City district, serving grades 5 through 8 with 281 students in a small Alabama community.
This school is a standout performer, particularly in mathematics and science. In 7th grade math, 56.72% of students are proficient—more than double the state average of 24.46%. The 8th grade science proficiency rate of 64.29% also exceeds the state by over 10 points. Across all grade levels, the school outperforms Alabama averages in 8 of 9 subject/grade combinations. The school has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from a ranking of 179th in 2023–2024 to 81st in 2025–2026—a rise from the 60th to the 82nd percentile. This upward trajectory is supported by strong year-over-year gains, including an 18.38-point jump in 5th grade math and a 17.86-point improvement in 8th grade science.
Despite 64.41% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school achieves these results with a chronic absenteeism rate of 10.6%, which is better than both the district (12.4%) and state (12.0%) averages. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. The one area of concern is 6th grade English, where proficiency dropped from 71.43% to 55.91%—now the only metric below the state average. This decline is worth monitoring, but it does not overshadow the school’s overall success. With consistent attendance, strong STEM performance, and a clear pattern of improvement, Thomasville Middle School demonstrates that effective instruction can overcome economic challenges, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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