Toombs County Schools & Education
Toombs County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,519
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#26
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Toombs County
Measured School Summary
Toombs County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,519 per pupil, Toombs County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 36% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Toombs County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
94.5%
6.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,519
$114 above the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Toombs County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Toombs County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Toombs County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#26
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Toombs County
Elementary to high school visible
3,019 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Vidalia City
Elementary to high school visible
2,366 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Toombs County is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Toombs County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Toombs County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Toombs County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Multi-District Network in Toombs County
Toombs County is served by two school districts providing 9 public schools for 5,385 students. The landscape consists of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools across the region.
Exceptional Graduation and Higher Spending
Students here achieve a 94.5% graduation rate, significantly higher than the Georgia average of 88.1% and the national 87.0% benchmark. The county invests $7,519 per pupil, outpacing the state average investment of $7,405.
Toombs County and Vidalia City Districts
The Toombs County district is the larger provider with 3,019 students, while Vidalia City serves 2,366 students. No charter schools are currently operating in either district, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
A Blend of Rural and Town Campuses
Schools are split between 5 rural and 4 town locations, with an average size of 598 students. Toombs County High is the largest campus at 853 students, followed closely by Vidalia Comprehensive High at 732.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Toombs County
Reported Enrollment
5,385
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Toombs County
Toombs County
Vidalia City
9 Public Schools in Toombs County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toombs County High School | Record | Toombs County | Lyons, 30436Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 853 |
| Vidalia Comprehensive High School | Record | Vidalia City | Vidalia, 30474Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 732 |
| Toombs County Middle School | Record | Toombs County | Lyons, 30436Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 670 |
| Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School | Record | Vidalia City | Vidalia, 30474Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 647 |
| Lyons Primary School | Record | Toombs County | Lyons, 30436Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 557 |
| J. R. Trippe Middle School | Record | Vidalia City | Vidalia, 30474Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 531 |
| Toombs Central Elementary School | Record | Toombs County | Lyons, 30436Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 502 |
| J. D. Dickerson Primary School | Record | Vidalia City | Vidalia, 30474Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 456 |
| Lyons Upper Elementary | Record | Toombs County | Lyons, 30436Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 437 |
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Vidalia City
Vidalia, 30474 / Town: Remote
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
Vidalia City
Vidalia, 30474 / Town: Remote
Toombs Central Elementary School
Toombs County
Lyons, 30436 / Rural: Distant
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Vidalia City
Vidalia, 30474 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,519
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Toombs County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Toombs County, Georgia?
Toombs County is served by two school districts providing 9 public schools for 5,385 students. The landscape consists of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools across the region.
How do schools in Toombs County perform academically?
Students here achieve a 94.5% graduation rate, significantly higher than the Georgia average of 88.1% and the national 87.0% benchmark. The county invests $7,519 per pupil, outpacing the state average investment of $7,405.
What are the major school districts in Toombs County, Georgia?
The Toombs County district is the larger provider with 3,019 students, while Vidalia City serves 2,366 students. No charter schools are currently operating in either district, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Toombs County?
Schools are split between 5 rural and 4 town locations, with an average size of 598 students. Toombs County High is the largest campus at 853 students, followed closely by Vidalia Comprehensive High at 732.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.