Serving 590 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomasville High School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomasville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomasville High School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2000 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
44%
22%
Black
34%
24%
White
14%
42%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomasville High School's ranking?
Thomasville High School is ranked #2000 out of 2,617 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomasville High School?
The graduation rate of Thomasville High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thomasville High School?
590 students attend Thomasville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thomasville High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 14% 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 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomasville High School offer ?
Thomasville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomasville High School part of?
Thomasville High School is part of Thomasville City Schools.
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