Summary:
Zip code 31028 in Centerville, Georgia, is home to just one middle school, Thomson Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 734 students as part of the Houston County School District.
Thomson Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, achieving a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course assessment in both 2024-2025 and 2025-2026—more than double the district average of 54.6% and the state average of 48.1%. The school also excels in HS Physical Science, with 70.8% of 8th graders scoring proficient, well above the state's 60.9%. In standard 8th grade mathematics, Thomson improved dramatically year-over-year, jumping from 39.5% to 47.7% proficiency, now surpassing the state average of 46.3%. Sixth and seventh grade math also improved, though they remain slightly below district averages. The school maintains a consistent 3-star rating, ranking in the 62nd percentile statewide, though its percentile has slipped slightly from 66th over three years.
Given that 91% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, Thomson's achievements are notable, but challenges remain. The chronic absenteeism rate of 21.2% is significantly higher than both the district (15.6%) and state (17.7%), which is a concern for a school with high economic disadvantage. General 8th grade science proficiency declined by 5.5 percentage points to 34.4%, though it still edges out the state average of 29.7%. With per-student spending of $15,710 and a favorable 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, the school has solid resources to address these issues. Overall, Thomson Middle School demonstrates resilience and targeted excellence in advanced coursework, while focusing on improving attendance and general science outcomes.
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