Cairo High School vs. Thomas County Central High School
Should you attend Cairo High School or Thomas County Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cairo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Diversity
Thomas County Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,317 students in grades 9-12, Cairo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,633 students in grades 9-12, Thomas County Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,317 students
1,633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
113 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#754 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
425
436
Grade 10 Students
324
418
Grade 11 Students
291
436
Grade 12 Students
277
343
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
29%
8%
% Black
30%
32%
% White
37%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%