For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,142 students in Thomasville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Thomasville, NC are Ledford Senior High School, East Davidson High School and Thomasville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomasville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Thomasville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Thomasville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ledford Senior High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Thomasville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ledford Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Jesse Green Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 769-9671
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 769-9671
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
East Davidson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1408 Lake Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-4814
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 476-4814
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #33.
Thomasville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Unity Street
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Thomasville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 Watford Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Grades: 1-8
| 69 students
400 Turner St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4200
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 474-4200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Thomasville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Thomasville, NC include Ledford Senior High School, East Davidson High School and Thomasville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thomasville?
3 public high schools are located in Thomasville.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomasville?
Thomasville public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Thomasville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Thomasville include: Thomasville High School vs. East Davidson High School, East Davidson High School vs. Thomasville High School, Ledford Senior High School vs. Thomasville High School
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