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Thomasville High School vs. Clarke County High School

Should you attend Thomasville High School or Clarke County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomasville High School
777 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Clarke County High School
151 S Church
Grove Hill, AL 36451
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomasville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Clarke County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Thomasville High School in Thomasville, AL, serves 294 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 15:1.
The school's minority enrollment is 59%, with a majority Black student body (164 students), and 52% male and 48% female students.
Graduation rate ranges between 90% and 94%, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Math, reading, and science proficiencies are all between 20% and 24%, which are lower than the state averages of 30% for math, 47% for reading, and 38% for science.
The overall school ranking declined from #494 in 2011 to #892 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in statewide performance.
Clarke County High School ranked near the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools in overall testing in 2023, with its state rank declining from #983 in 2018 to #1126 in 2023.
Math proficiency ranged from 11% to 19% in recent years, significantly lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was at or below 10%, far lower than the state average around 47%.
Minority enrollment was approximately 73%, primarily Black students (180 of 252 total), with total enrollment declining from 443 students in 2013 to 252 in 2023, and the percentage eligible for free lunch rising to 70%.
The school served grades 9–12 with a total enrollment of 252 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of about 14:1 in 2023, placing it among the top 5% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratios.
Graduation rates ranged from 75% to 94%, consistently exceeding or matching the Alabama state average of about 88% in recent years.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
294 students
252 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomasville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clarke County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomasville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clarke County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomasville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clarke County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Thomasville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clarke County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clarke County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#892 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1126 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomasville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clarke County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomasville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomasville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomasville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clarke County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomasville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clarke County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Clarke County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomasville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clarke County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
69
65
Grade 10 Students
82
73
Grade 11 Students
77
71
Grade 12 Students
66
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomasville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Thomasville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomasville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Thomasville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
56%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomasville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Thomasville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
41%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomasville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Thomasville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clarke County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clarke County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.52
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomasville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clarke County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clarke County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomasville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clarke County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clarke County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomasville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Thomasville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clarke County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clarke County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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