Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Garrison-pilcher Elementary School (2026 Ranking) - Thomasville, GA
Public School Review - Established 2003

Garrison-pilcher Elementary School

277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
View full size Get directions
Tel: (229) 225-4387
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL
Garrison-pilcher Elementary School serves 811 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garrison-pilcher Elementary School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeGarrison-pilcher Elementary School
1400
2411
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students
811 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1989-2025)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary School
2025811
2024811
2023781
2022782
2021787
2020830
2019842
2018819
2017819
2016849
2015814
2014785
2013726
2012678
2011697
2010721
2009768
2008842
2007846
2006860
20051,452
20041,416
20031,393
20021,351
20011,370
20001,178
19991,193
19981,288
19971,280
19961,257
19951,188
19941,154
19931,146
19921,157
19911,160
19901,580
19891,517
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2025)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary School
202563
202461
202360
202258
202156
202057
201956
201857
201757
201656
201554
201451
201348
201249
201149
201051
200959
200861
200764
200661
200585
200472
200370
200272
200159
200073
199992
199889
199797
199676
199584
199479
199366
199271
199170
199089
198982
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Excellence in Education'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Garrison-pilcher Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
202513:114:1
202413:115:113:1
202313:115:113:1
202213:115:114:1
202114:115:114:1
202015:115:114:1
201915:115:114:1
201814:116:115:1
201714:116:115:1
201615:116:115:1
201515:116:116:1
201416:116:116:1
201315:116:116:1
201214:115:115:1
201114:115:115:1
201014:115:115:1
200913:114:114:1
200814:114:114:1
200713:115:115:1
200614:115:116:1
200517:115:116:1
200420:116:118:1
200320:116:117:1
200219:116:118:1
200123:116:119:1
200016:116:118:1
199913:116:115:1
199815:116:116:1
199713:117:116:1
199617:117:118:1
199514:116:116:1
199415:116:117:1
199317:118:119:1
199216:117:117:1
199117:117:118:1
199018:117:118:1
198919:117:118:1
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
20241%5%1%
20231%5%1%
20221%5%1%
20201%4%1%
20191%4%1%
20141%4%1%
20132%4%2%
20111%4%1%
20102%4%2%
20092%4%2%
20082%4%2%
20062%4%1%
20052%4%1%
20041%3%
20031%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic
7%
20%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2024)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
20248%19%7%
20237%18%7%
20227%18%7%
20217%17%7%
20208%16%7%
20197%16%7%
20187%15%7%
20177%15%7%
20168%15%7%
20156%14%5%
20145%13%5%
20135%13%4%
20127%12%4%
20117%12%4%
20104%11%3%
20094%11%3%
20084%11%4%
20075%10%3%
20063%9%3%
20054%9%2%
20043%7%2%
20032%6%2%
20022%6%2%
20012%5%2%
19982%3%2%
19973%3%2%
19963%2%3%
19952%2%2%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black
36%
36%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
202436%36%34%
202332%36%34%
202237%36%35%
202139%36%35%
202037%37%35%
201937%37%35%
201838%37%36%
201738%37%36%
201639%37%36%
201538%37%36%
201435%37%34%
201333%37%33%
201230%37%31%
201129%37%31%
201031%37%32%
200930%39%32%
200830%39%31%
200731%39%32%
200631%39%33%
200534%38%35%
200435%38%35%
200336%38%35%
200236%38%35%
200138%38%36%
200044%38%36%
199945%38%36%
199839%38%35%
199736%37%34%
199633%38%33%
199534%37%34%
199436%37%35%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White
53%
34%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
202452%35%54%
202354%36%54%
202251%37%53%
202148%38%52%
202049%39%53%
201950%39%53%
201851%40%55%
201751%40%55%
201649%41%55%
201553%42%56%
201456%43%57%
201358%43%59%
201260%44%61%
201160%44%63%
201060%45%62%
200964%46%63%
200864%46%63%
200764%47%63%
200664%48%63%
200560%49%62%
200461%52%63%
200361%53%63%
200262%54%63%
200160%55%62%
200069%56%64%
199966%57%64%
199859%57%63%
199761%58%64%
199664%58%64%
199564%59%64%
199463%60%64%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
20243%5%4%
20235%5%4%
20224%4%4%
20215%4%4%
20204%4%3%
20194%4%3%
20184%4%2%
20174%4%2%
20164%3%2%
20153%3%3%
20143%3%3%
20132%3%2%
20123%3%2%
20112%3%1%
20103%3%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups
0.59
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2025)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
20250.590.72
20240.600.710.59
20230.600.710.59
20220.600.700.59
20210.620.700.60
20200.620.690.60
20190.610.690.60
20180.590.680.57
20170.590.680.57
20160.610.680.57
20150.580.670.56
20140.570.670.55
20130.560.670.55
20120.550.660.53
20110.570.660.51
20100.550.650.52
20090.510.640.50
20080.510.640.51
20070.520.630.50
20060.500.610.50
20050.530.610.50
20040.510.590.49
20030.500.580.49
20020.490.570.49
20010.500.560.49
20000.480.550.48
19990.490.540.48
19980.500.540.48
19970.500.530.48
19960.490.520.48
19950.480.520.47
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1989-2025)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
2025100%63%
202475%59%64%
202393%54%88%
202294%53%78%
202193%53%88%
202093%55%78%
201990%55%78%
201889%57%77%
201789%57%77%
201684%57%77%
201582%57%72%
201483%56%73%
201367%53%59%
201260%51%55%
201169%51%54%
201066%48%51%
200952%44%48%
200848%42%45%
200747%42%44%
200648%42%46%
200556%39%49%
200454%38%48%
200355%37%47%
200244%36%43%
200146%35%43%
200055%36%45%
199961%37%46%
199869%44%55%
199766%43%55%
199655%38%46%
199558%37%49%
199457%36%50%
199355%34%39%
199254%32%44%
199151%28%35%
199042%28%40%
198940%23%39%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2013)

YearGarrison-pilcher Elementary SchoolGeorgiaThomas County School District
20139%7%9%
20128%7%9%
20117%7%8%
201011%8%9%
200910%9%11%
200811%9%11%
200712%9%11%
200611%8%10%
20059%8%9%
20049%8%9%
200310%8%11%
20028%8%10%
20018%8%9%
200012%8%10%
199911%7%9%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
Thomas County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Garrison-pilcher Elementary School often compared to?
Garrison-pilcher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School, Cross Creek Elementary School, Jerger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Garrison-pilcher Elementary School?
811 students attend Garrison-pilcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Garrison-pilcher Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garrison-pilcher Elementary School?
Garrison-pilcher Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrison-pilcher Elementary School offer ?
Garrison-pilcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Garrison-pilcher Elementary School part of?
Garrison-pilcher Elementary School is part of Thomas County School District.

School Reviews

Review Garrison-pilcher Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 811 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Request Information

Related School Videos

Garrison Pilcher Elementary School 0:23

Garrison Pilcher Elementary School

View more school videos

Related School News

Most Popular Articles

What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools

More Articles

Opinion
Teaching
Scholarships
Parenting and Learning Issues
Evaluating Public Schools

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (GA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: