For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,770 students in 30824, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30824, GA are Thomson Elementary School, Norris Elementary School and Thomson-mcduffie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30824 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30824, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30824, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Guill St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4700
Gr: 2-3 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1861 Harrison Rd Se
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4600
Gr: 4-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Thomson-mcduffie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
520 Mount Pleasant Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4800
Gr: PK-1 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
30824, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 986-4000
Sand Hills Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
614 Martin Luther King, Jr. St
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 737-7272
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30824, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30824, GA include Thomson Elementary School, Norris Elementary School and Thomson-mcduffie Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30824?
4 public elementary schools are located in 30824.
What is the racial composition of students in 30824?
30824 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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