Thomson High School
School Overview
Thomson High School is a public school located in Thomson, Georgia. It is a school in McDuffie County School District district.
According to the Georgia state assessment result, 22% of students are proficient in Math learning and 34% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,144 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 71 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,144 students are attending Thomson High School. By gender, there are 544 and 600 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Thomson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 82 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| White | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 82 | 41 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 71 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Thomson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 90.1% of teachers are certified. 91.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 71 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 64 | 90.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 7 | 9.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 381 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 8,153 Households |
| Population | 21,150 |
| Male | 9,827 |
| Female | 11,628 |
| Child Population | 6,432 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,350 Units |
| Average House Value | $109,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $695 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.00% |
| Average Household Income | $43,468 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.93% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Thomson High School offers 10 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 158 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 226 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Thomson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 10 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 158 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 142 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 226 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Mcduffie County
In Mcduffie County, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.