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Thomson High School

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Thomson High School ranks 338 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

338^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 25% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Thomson High School is a public high school serving 982 students in grades 9-12 in Thomson, Georgia, which is part of the McDuffie County School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on academic assessments, with only 22.9% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Additionally, Thomson High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.4% and 91.3%, which is below the state average.

One contributing factor to the school's academic challenges may be the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.16% to 89.15% over the past few years, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Evans High School, Greenbrier High School, and Grovetown High School in the neighboring Columbia County district, it becomes clear that Thomson High School is underperforming academically.

Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio, Thomson High School's per-student spending is below the state average, which could indicate a need for additional resources and funding to support the school's academic programs and student needs. By identifying and addressing the specific challenges facing the school, such as the socioeconomic factors and resource constraints, Thomson High School may be able to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and better support the success of its students.

962

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,906

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824

(706) 986-4200

District: McDuffie County

Feeder schools for Thomson High School:

Elementary:	Dearing Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	Norris Elementary School
	Thomson Elementary School
Middle:	Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.2%

White:

29.2%

Hispanic:

5.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 28th percentile in 2015 → 25th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (23% vs 42% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 20% Georgia)

!Algebra I scores 33 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg26%

Georgia avg42%

338^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^th of 206McDuffie County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	24.1	338 of 452	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.9	288 of 458	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.4	315 of 442	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.4	342 of 429	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.5	354 of 410	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.4	328 of 438	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.5	296 of 428	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.5	301 of 420	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.3	288 of 426	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.3	314 of 435	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	33.5	312 of 425	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.8	300 of 425	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.9	286 of 396	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	57.2	168 of 402	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.0	186 of 384	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.1	193 of 372	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.2	191 of 370	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	44.7	213 of 358	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.6	178 of 335	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History29%-10 vs state

Biology28%-16 vs state

American Literature and Composition23%-18 vs state

Algebra I12%-33 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomson High School	Public	9-12	1160 White Oak Rd	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	No	(706) 986-4200	962	60	15.9	70.5%	281 (29.2%)	589 (61.2%)	54 (5.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.4%)	24.1	338^th of 452 public high schools	25.2%		30.9	288^th of 458 public high schools	37.1%	50	22.9	12.0	27.8	28.8									$12,906	$568	$12,338
Harlem High School	Public	9-12	1070 Appling Harlem Rd	Harlem	30814	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 556-5980	1,318	73	18.0	42.2%	809 (61.4%)	262 (19.9%)	147 (11.2%)	14 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	82 (6.2%)	44.5	204^th of 452 public high schools	54.9%		51.2	178^th of 458 public high schools	61.1%	26	37.7	23.7	47.3	30.8									$10,716	$227	$10,488
Warren County High School	Public	9-12	1253 Atlanta Hwy	Warrenton	30828	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 465-3742	187	15	12.4	80.2%	11 (5.9%)	170 (90.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	20.3	355^th of 452 public high schools	21.5%		31.3	285^th of 458 public high schools	37.8%	70	11.1	14.0	5.3	38.6									$23,578	$1,536	$22,042
Grovetown High School	Public	9-12	2010 Warrior Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2102	2,256	123	18.3	43.8%	673 (29.8%)	985 (43.7%)	374 (16.6%)	35 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	180 (8.0%)	48.2	176^th of 452 public high schools	61.1%		53	165^th of 458 public high schools	64.0%	11	40.2	23.3	45.7	44.0									$10,077	$209	$9,868
Glascock County Middle/High School	Public	6-12	1230 Panther Way	Gibson	30810	Glascock County	Glascock County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 598-2121	304	24	12.6	48.4%	261 (85.9%)	29 (9.5%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	30.8	289^th of 452 public high schools	36.1%		26	322^nd of 458 public high schools	29.7%	33	28.9	53.2	22.0	19.4	46.5	38.3	30.2	44.2	42.6	58.1	34.9	18.6	$15,641	$1,346	$14,295
Greenbrier High School	Public	9-12	5114 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6040	1,935	100	19.3	16.4%	1,256 (64.9%)	271 (14.0%)	164 (8.5%)	79 (4.1%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	154 (8.0%)	84.2	33^rd of 452 public high schools	92.7%		82.9	44^th of 458 public high schools	90.4%	11	68.0	47.0	69.9	67.7									$10,117	$202	$9,915
Evans High School	Public	9-12	4550 Cox Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 863-1198	1,800	100	17.9	38.6%	915 (50.8%)	424 (23.6%)	235 (13.1%)	71 (3.9%)	5 (0.3%)	8 (0.4%)	142 (7.9%)	58.5	128^th of 452 public high schools	71.7%		63.7	113^th of 458 public high schools	75.3%	15	40.8	34.0	54.5	44.1									$10,467	$159	$10,308

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson High School

What is the racial makeup of Thomson High School?

Students at Thomson High School are 61% African American, 29% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Thomson High School a good school?

Thomson High School ranks 338^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Thomson High School?

Thomson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dearing Elementary School
Elementary : Maxwell Elementary School
Elementary : Norris Elementary School
Elementary : Thomson Elementary School
Middle : Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

How many students attend Thomson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 962 students attended Thomson High School.

What district is Thomson High School in?

McDuffie County

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