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Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

Q: Is Thomson-McDuffie Middle School a good school?

Thomson-McDuffie Middle School ranks 392 nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

392^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 33% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Thomson-McDuffie Middle School is a public middle school in Thomson, Georgia, serving 718 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the McDuffie County School District, which is ranked 135 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased spending per student, from $7,460 in 2016-2017 to $8,312 in 2018-2019, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages in academic subjects. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are significantly lower than the state and county levels. Additionally, the school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, and maintains a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Columbia County School District, such as Evans Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, Grovetown Middle School, and Columbia Middle School, significantly outperform Thomson-McDuffie Middle School across various academic metrics, suggesting that the quality of education and other factors may play a significant role in student outcomes.

667

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,364

Per pupil spending ?

90.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824

(706) 986-4300

District: McDuffie County

Students who attend Thomson-McDuffie Middle School usually attend:

High:

Thomson High School

Feeder schools for Thomson-McDuffie Middle School:

Elementary:	Dearing Elementary School
	Maxwell Elementary School
	Norris Elementary School
	Thomson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.7%

White:

27.7%

Hispanic:

6.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2019 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 33rd (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2019)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (28% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Science scores 18 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg27%

Georgia avg40%

392^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	32.2	392 of 584	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.5	407 of 588	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.6	444 of 577	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.7	468 of 567	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.7	461 of 542	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.9	488 of 559	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.2	442 of 543	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.6	352 of 539	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.7	350 of 545	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.1	328 of 537	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.7	384 of 521	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	39.6	373 of 527	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	51.9	265 of 494	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I60%+15 vs state

English Language Arts30%-10 vs state

Mathematics29%-13 vs state

Social Studies27%-12 vs state

Science11%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I 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-McDuffie Middle School	Public	6-8	1191 White Oak Rd	Thomson	30824	McDuffie County	McDuffie County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 986-4300	667	45	14.8	90.1%	185 (27.7%)	398 (59.7%)	45 (6.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.4%)	32.2	392^nd of 584 public middle schools	32.9%		30.5	407^th of 588 public middle schools	30.8%	15	59.6	30.7	32.2	28.4	28.3	23.8	33.8	10.9	26.6	$12,364	$669	$11,694
Harlem Middle School	Public	6-8	424 Hawes Branch Pkwy	Harlem	30814	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 556-5990	1,025	63	16.2	44.8%	642 (62.6%)	200 (19.5%)	102 (10.0%)	8 (0.8%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (6.6%)	63.5	184^th of 584 public middle schools	68.5%		56.8	230^th of 588 public middle schools	60.9%	46	66.9	47.2	47.7	39.5	34.9	52.7	45.7	1.8	50.1	$11,003	$369	$10,633
Warren County Middle School	Public	6-8	1253 Atlanta Hwy	Warrenton	30828	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 465-3742	160	15	10.3	100.0%	15 (9.4%)	143 (89.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13.7	532^nd of 584 public middle schools	8.9%		9.6	561^st of 588 public middle schools	4.6%	29		13.0	11.5	31.0	3.7	3.8	28.6	9.5	9.5	$15,558	$1,287	$14,272
Columbia Middle School	Public	6-8	2013 Raider Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 541-1252	903	59	15.3	44.2%	367 (40.6%)	292 (32.3%)	139 (15.4%)	29 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	71 (7.9%)	71.5	145^th of 584 public middle schools	75.2%		73.6	133^rd of 588 public middle schools	77.4%	12	89.9	50.5	52.4	49.7	43.6	41.2	62.8	10.9	53.6	$11,356	$138	$11,218
Grovetown Middle School	Public	6-8	5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-2514	1,067	67	16.0	59.4%	253 (23.7%)	455 (42.6%)	211 (19.8%)	15 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.7%)	122 (11.4%)	54	244^th of 584 public middle schools	58.2%		50.9	265^th of 588 public middle schools	54.9%	21	67.2	37.0	44.2	39.8	39.6	44.3	44.0	5.5	34.4	$10,221	$430	$9,791
Greenbrier Middle School	Public	6-8	5120 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6080	853	52	16.4	18.5%	573 (67.2%)	97 (11.4%)	83 (9.7%)	50 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	43 (5.0%)	96.8	20^th of 584 public middle schools	96.6%		95.7	30^th of 588 public middle schools	94.9%	10	97.6	73.0	76.4	70.3	65.8	76.3	80.1		77.3	$11,416	$138	$11,278
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	4785 Hereford Farm Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3689	1,030	60	17.3	45.5%	565 (54.9%)	219 (21.3%)	106 (10.3%)	42 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	93 (9.0%)	87.1	67^th of 584 public middle schools	88.5%		88.7	60^th of 588 public middle schools	89.8%	7	93.1	59.0	56.4	64.7	49.9	56.4	80.8	26.7	72.9	$10,275	$138	$10,138

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

What district is Thomson-McDuffie Middle School in?

McDuffie County

How many students attend Thomson-McDuffie Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 667 students attended Thomson-McDuffie Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Thomson-McDuffie Middle School attend?

Students who attend Thomson-McDuffie Middle School usually go on to attend Thomson High School

Is Thomson-McDuffie Middle School a good school?

Thomson-McDuffie Middle School ranks 392^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Thomson-McDuffie Middle School?

Students at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School are 60% African American, 28% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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