Summary:
Thomasville City is a small Georgia district serving roughly 2,600 students across five schools—three elementary schools (Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School, and Harper Elementary School), one middle school (MacIntyre Park Middle School), and one high school (Thomasville High School). The district overall earns a 1-star rating, but that single number hides a dramatic split between one standout school and several that struggle significantly.
Jerger Elementary School is the clear bright spot, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. Its 3rd grade math proficiency (79.8%) is more than 30 points above the district and state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate (8.8%) is less than half the district rate. Notably, Jerger spends the least per student ($13,308) yet achieves the best results. At the other extreme, Harper Elementary School ranks in the 0th percentile with 0 stars; only 2.5% of its 5th graders are proficient in math, and its chronic absenteeism rate is 32.3%. Scott Elementary School (11th percentile) and MacIntyre Park Middle School (26th percentile) also lag well behind Jerger, while Thomasville High School sits at the 21st percentile.
Spending does not predict success here—Harper receives $22,315 per student (68% more than Jerger) yet has the worst outcomes. Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with performance, from Jerger’s 8.8% to Harper’s 32.3%. There are bright spots: MacIntyre Park Middle School posts 100% proficiency in Algebra I, and Thomasville High School graduates 90.8% of students, above the state average. However, proficiency declines as students advance through the elementary grades, and the transition to middle school appears challenging. For parents, Jerger demonstrates what’s possible, while Harper and Scott need urgent attention around attendance and academic support.
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