For the 2026 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 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ledford Senior High School, with 85% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Thomasville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Watford Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 242-5505
Gr: 1-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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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