For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,575 students in Thomas County, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Thomas County, GA are The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development, Thomas County Central High School and Thomasville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Thomas County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas County Central High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Thomas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 1,580 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Bishop Hall Charter School
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
Grades: 8-12
| 197 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 5 students
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Chatham Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Exalt Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
915 Lester St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1550 Magnolia Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pathways Educational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
208 North Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Southwest Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
915 East Jackson St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Thomasville City Performance Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Thomas County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Thomas County, GA include The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development, Thomas County Central High School and Thomasville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thomas County?
5 public high schools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Thomas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Thomas County include: Thomasville High School vs. Thomas County Central High School, Thomas County Central High School vs. Thomasville High School
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