For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,159 students in Thomas County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, GA are Jerger Elementary School, Cross Creek Elementary School and Thomas County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Thomas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerger Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
324 Clark Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-3900
Gr: 3-4 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Thomas County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4681 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394
Gr: 5-8 | 1,664 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Macintyre Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
117 Glenwood Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2628
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2628
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387
Gr: 1-2 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
T J Loftiss Ii Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
400 S Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 227-2764
Gr: 5-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Chatham Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Exalt Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
915 Lester St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Pathways Educational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
208 North Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Southwest Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
915 East Jackson St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville City Performance Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Thomas County, GA include Jerger Elementary School, Cross Creek Elementary School and Thomas County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thomas County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Thomas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Thomas County include: Macintyre Park Middle School vs. Thomas County Middle School, Thomas County Middle School vs. Macintyre Park Middle School, Harper Elementary School vs. Jerger Elementary School
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