Georgia public high school · Thomasville City

Thomasville High School

315 S Hansell St, Thomasville, GA 31792. 172 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 54.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.

Thomasville City Thomas County
54.6%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)5.4 pts below Georgia (60%)
28.4%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)10.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
90.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)3.6 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,020Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
65.2%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)0.6 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
42.6%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)7.4 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Thomasville

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 26.7%Georgia private college 2.9%Out-of-state college 9.3%Georgia technical college 15.7%Career credential, working 2.3%Working, not in college 30.2%Not found in Georgia records 12.8%

    Share of the 172 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Union College, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Chipola College, Colorado School of Mines, Full Sail University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Southern Regional Technical College2630%—$35,123—
    Georgia Southern University1454%$16,785$59,167$20,568
    Valdosta State University845%$10,804$52,334$23,000
    Georgia College & State University460%$20,803$64,452$21,500
    Kennesaw State University450%$16,325$62,766$21,500

    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

    Bachelor's or higher28.4%
    Associate degree4.6%
    Certificate or other credential13.3%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet13.3%
    No credential, not enrolled40.5%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher33.1%
    Associate degree8.3%
    Certificate or other credential7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet2.5%
    No credential, not enrolled49%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202355%
Thomasville High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

16.4%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
5.5%Needed remedial English
33.8%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%
19.1Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

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

Black63%
White31%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
Multiracial1%
88%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
16%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Thomas County Central High School (2.3 mi, 59% to college) · Cairo High School (13.8 mi, 57.2% to college) · Pelham High School (22.1 mi, 54.2% to college) · Delta Innovative School (23.6 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 Thomasville City attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureThomasvilleThomasville CityGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)54.6%54.6%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)90.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,020—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)42.6%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Thomasville High School graduates go to college?
54.6% of the Class of 2024 at Thomasville High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Thomasville High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Thomasville High School graduates are Southern Regional Technical College, Georgia Southern University and Valdosta State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Thomasville High School?
Thomasville High School has a four-year graduation rate of 90.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Thomasville High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
28.4% of Thomasville High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.