Thomas County, GA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Thomas County

Thomas County Schools serves prekindergarten through high school students across a rural Georgia county. The district has a total enrollment spread fairly evenly across grade levels, with a slightly larger group in ninth grade as typical for high schools. The student body is majority white, with substantial Black and Hispanic enrollment; the district does not report free- or reduced-price lunch counts or special education and English learner identification rates in the available data.

Academic performance in Thomas County is below midpoint across tested grade levels and subjects. In elementary grades, proficiency in math ranges from roughly one-third in fifth grade to around half in fourth grade, while English language arts sits in the low-to-mid range across third through eighth grades. By sixth grade, math proficiency drops notably. Science proficiency in fifth grade is around one-third; by eighth grade it declines further. Eighth-grade social studies proficiency is similarly low. The pattern suggests particular challenges in upper elementary and middle school mathematics and science.

The district operates a small portfolio: two elementary schools, one middle school, one comprehensive high school, one charter school, and two alternative or specialized programs. The school district has completed major capital investments through voter-approved sales-tax referendums. A referendum in 2021 funded a new Thomasville High School building and renovations at other elementary and middle schools. In 2025, voters renewed the Education SPLOST (a one-cent sales tax) to continue funding for school safety, buses, classroom technology, and renovations. Additionally, a countywide flexible sales tax in 2025 is structured to redirect property tax revenue away from county and municipal services, creating modest property-tax relief for residents, though school district property taxes are excluded from that mechanism.

Housing values in Thomas County are moderate, with the weighted median home value somewhat below the state benchmark. Rental costs are available for one zip code and suggest affordability within regional context. The mortgage-to-income ratio is below the national benchmark, and rental costs as a share of income are reasonable, positioning the county as relatively affordable for families considering relocation. The area's unemployment rate is near the national average, and median household income is solid.

Graduation rate data was not available for the district. Parent-relevant information about specific course offerings, staffing, attendance, and discipline practices was not provided. A parent evaluating this district should request detailed conversations with the schools about intervention strategies in mathematics and science, the specific programming and supports within the specialized centers, and transition pathways between elementary and middle grades where proficiency drops are steepest.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,791

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 7%

Black 34%

White 54%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

7 schools are officially reported under this district.

Cross Creek Elementary School

Garrison-Pilcher Elementary School

Thomas County Central High School

Thomas County Middle School

Bishop Hall Charter School

Hand In Hand Primary

The Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

23%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

36%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

35%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$222,062

Year-over-year change+5.1%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$140K to $280K

vs. state typical0.67x

vs. national typical0.60x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
31792	Thomasville	$206K	+3.8%	25.4%
31626	Boston	$214K	+6.6%	24.7%
31757	Thomasville	$280K	+4.5%	15.9%
31773	Ochlocknee	$247K	+6.4%	12.8%
31738	Coolidge	$205K	+5.5%	8.7%
31778	Pavo	$198K	+4.0%	7.5%
31765	Meigs	$167K	+4.0%	4.5%
31779	Pelham	$140K	+0.7%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,908/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
31792	Thomasville	$1,908	—	25.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,121/mo

Home price / national median income2.6x

Annual rent / national median income27.4%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$788/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$333,559 (-1.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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