Best Schools in Thurston, GA
Thurston, GA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,589 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Thurston exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thurston, GA
The top high schools in Thurston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Oconee Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
2. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thurston, GA
The top middle schools in Thurston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anita White Carson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thurston, GA
The top elementary schools in Thurston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Oconee Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 892 Students
2. Greene County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thurston, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thurston, GA has a total population of 365 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thurston, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thurston, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thurston, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thurston, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Thurston, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thurston, GA
How many schools are in Thurston, GA?
Thurston, GA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,589 students in total.
How do schools in Thurston perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Thurston score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Thurston exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thurston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 21%
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