Toombs County High School

Toombs County
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
853 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Toombs County High School, located in Lyons, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Toombs County School District. As the home of the "Bulldogs," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a culture of school spirit and academic commitment. The campus serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond standard academics, the school provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. These programs are intended to foster leadership, teamwork, and personal development among the student body. By balancing a focus on rigorous classroom standards with community-centered events, Toombs County High School strives to create an environment that supports both the intellectual and social growth of its students within the rural Southeast Georgia region.
853
Total Students
56.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    441 (51.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    211 (24.7 %)
  • Black
    157 (18.4 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • 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: Toombs County
Phone: (912)526-4286
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 896
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 9 227
Grade 10 243
Grade 11 199
Grade 12 184
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Vidalia City
732 Students
901 North St W
Vidalia, GA 30474 (5.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th