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Best 30824 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,674 students in 30824, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in 30824, GA are Thomson Elementary School, Norris Elementary School and Thomson-mcduffie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30824 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30824, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30824, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Gr: 2-3 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Gr: 4-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Thomson High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Maxwell Elementary School
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Gr: PK-1 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30824, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30824, GA include Thomson Elementary School, Norris Elementary School and Thomson-mcduffie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30824?
5 public schools are located in 30824.
What is the racial composition of students in 30824?
30824 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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