Thomas County Central High School

4686 US Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792

www.tcjackets.net

1,633 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas County Central High School (TCCHS), located in Thomasville, Georgia, serves as the primary high school for the Thomas County School District. Known for its comprehensive approach to secondary education, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career-technical programs, and diverse extracurricular opportunities. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of responsible citizenship among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, TCCHS is recognized for its active school culture, featuring a strong emphasis on athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations. By leveraging its resources to provide specialized pathways—such as advanced placement courses and vocational training—the school aims to accommodate a wide variety of student interests and career goals. For more detailed information regarding their academic calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide initiatives, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official website at http://www.thomas.k12.ga.us/.

1,633

Total Students

112.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas County Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	915
Hispanic	126
Black	517
Asian	23
Two or More	46
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
915 (56.0%)
Black
517 (31.7%)
Hispanic
126 (7.7%)
Two or More
46 (2.8%)
Asian
23 (1.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thomas County
Phone:	(229)225-5050
Website:	http://www.tcjackets.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,430
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 436

Grade 10 418

Grade 11 436

Grade 12 343