Thomson High School

Thomson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1160 White Oak Rd,  Thomson, GA
McDuffie County Schools
3.4
4.0
982 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carla Shelton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
57.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
Black
58.7%
White
32.7%
Hispanic
4.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia Southern University 239 Students
Augusta University 217 Students
Georgia State University 208 Students
University of Georgia 195 Students
Valdosta State University 145 Students
Georgia College & State University 128 Students
Kennesaw State University 116 Students
Savannah State University 105 Students
Mercer University 103 Students
Albany State University 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 118 Students
Biology 71 Students
Business 51 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Early Childhood Education 25 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 225 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
After four years at Thomson High School, I've learned that you have to find your niche and very quickly. You learn very early on that the group you start with is who you'll finish with. For me it was theater. Seeing as how the program is small and very inefficiently funded, we had to find ways to make it work. But, overall, I've had a very good high school experience.
4.0 Senior
9/5/2024
I believe Thomson High School is a great school overall, I just believe there is some fields that should be worked on compared to others. Like we shouldn't make something better when its already fine where its at. We need to focus on what needs to be fixed, not what is fine already.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2021
I like a lot about Thomson. I like the fact most teachers and staff are nice. I love the fact that I feel that I can go to just about any adult and talk to them, if needed. Thomson High is a pretty good school, even if it has a bad reputation. Through all the bad things that have happened I wouldn't want to graduate at any other school. I am proud to be a Thomson Bulldog.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/2/2025
This school system has been AMAZING to all of my children!!
5.0 parent
6/6/2025
Love Love Love this school! It’s staff has been so amazing to my children!
5.0 other
3/6/2025
I love this school and all it does to prepare students for life after school. This place is amazing!
1.0 parent
3/15/2024
This school has been on a downward trajectory for the last 10-15 yrs...... It lacks real leadership at the top and the accountability of the students and teachers is almost zero. I'm ashamed of how far this school has fallen. No discipline, no accountability, no moral code, and they are pushing kids...

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Thomson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Thomson, GA, in the Thomson neighborhood, and is served by the McDuffie County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 982 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Thomson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $235,555. Discover additional schools in the area, like Briarwood Academy, Southern Bible Christian Acade, Community Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Thomson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomson High School.

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