Case Study: Thomaston Upson Schools

District Profile

Thomaston-Upson County School District in Georgia is enthusiastic about education. Serving over 5,000 students with approximately 325 certified teachers and an additional 300 support staff, Thomaston-Upson County ’s school system offers a broad instructional program, meeting the needs of all students, from the gifted, to college prep and vocational/technical students and those with special needs. The system operates a comprehensive PK-12 program at five schools -- three elementary, one middle school and one high school. Approximately 40 percent of students are eligible to receive free and reduced priced lunches. All schools are accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission.