Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Thomasville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomasville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomasville High School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomasville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasville High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
39%
20%
Black
38%
25%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasville High School's ranking?
Thomasville High School is ranked #1575 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Thomasville High School often compared to?
Thomasville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Davidson High School, Ledford Senior High School, Lexington Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomasville High School?
The graduation rate of Thomasville High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thomasville High School?
645 students attend Thomasville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Thomasville High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomasville High School offer ?
Thomasville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thomasville High School part of?
Thomasville High School is part of Thomasville City Schools School District.
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