Thomas County Central High School
4686 Us Highway 84 Byp W, Thomasville, GA 31792. 302 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 59% of them enrolled in college within a year.
88% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 50.3% of graduates to college; Thomas County Central High School sends 59%, 9 points more than expected.
The path from Thomas County Central
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 30.5%Georgia private college 3.3%Out-of-state college 6.3%Georgia technical college 18.9%Career credential, working 11.6%Working, not in college 13.2%Not found in Georgia records 16.2%Share of the 302 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Tallahassee Community College, Huntingdon College, University of Pikeville, Auburn University, Chattahoochee Valley Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Southern Regional Technical College 56 30% — $35,123 — Valdosta State University 22 45% $10,804 $52,334 $23,000 University of Georgia 16 89% $13,636 $77,246 $15,623 Georgia Southern University 13 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 8 40% $6,874 $41,999 $18,363 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Thomasville High School (2.3 mi, 54.6% to college) · Cairo High School (13.8 mi, 57.2% to college) · Pelham High School (20.3 mi, 54.2% to college) · Delta Innovative School (23.7 mi, 19.6% to college) · Brooks County High School (24.3 mi, 47.1% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Thomas County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Thomas County Central | Thomas County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 59% | 53.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 96.8% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,019 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 38.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Thomas County Central High School graduates go to college?
- 59% of the Class of 2024 at Thomas County Central High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Thomas County Central High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Thomas County Central High School graduates are Southern Regional Technical College, Valdosta State University and University of Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Thomas County Central High School?
- Thomas County Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 96.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Thomas County Central High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 14.2% of Thomas County Central High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
