For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,460 students in Thomas County, GA (there are 5 private schools, serving 661 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Thomas County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Thomas County, GA are Jerger Elementary School, The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development and Thomas County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Thomas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerger Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-3222
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-3222
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Thomas County Central High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4686 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-5050
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Clark Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900
Gr: 3-4 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Thomas County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4681 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394
Gr: 5-8 | 1,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Macintyre Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2628
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2628
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Thomasville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Gr: 9-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Bishop Hall
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397
Gr: 8-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387
Gr: 1-2 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Gr: PK-K | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Thomas County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Thomas County, GA include Jerger Elementary School, The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development and Thomas County Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Thomas County?
13 public schools are located in Thomas County.
What percentage of students in Thomas County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Thomas County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Thomas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Thomas County include: Thomasville High School vs. Thomas County Central High School, Thomas County Central High School vs. Thomasville High School, Macintyre Park Middle School vs. Thomas County Middle School
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