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Education

MCDUFFIE COUNTY McDuffie County
SCHOOLS School System Accolades

The McDuffie County School • District Accreditation status
System’s vision is to become a through AdvancED since 2007
nationally recognized learning • Maxwell Elementary and
community where graduates Thomson High schools –
succeed in college, careers, and life. Georgia and National Blue
Serving students in pre-kindergarten Ribbon Schools
through 12th grade, the district’s four R.L. Norris Elementary and
elementary schools, one middle • Dearing Elementary schools –
school, one high school, and one Title I High Progress
alternative program are accredited by Reward Schools
AdvancED, the umbrella organization
for the Southern Association of • Georgia School Boards
Colleges and Schools, and the Association recognition of
the McDuffie County
Georgia Accrediting Commission.
M plan, college preparation and career Board of Education as
Guided by a long-range strategic
an Exemplary Board
McDuffie County residents
are proud of local educational readiness are comprehensive
endeavors spanning all schools.
opportunities and enjoy the privilege of Career exploration culminates in the healthcare science, cyber security,
both public and private institutions. After development of individual graduation construction, teaching as a profession,
high school, Thomson – as home to a plans and opportunities to complete early childhood education, and drafting.
branch of the Technical College System multiple pathways in advanced Beyond the classroom, the system
of Georgia – is a great place to begin a academics, fine arts, foreign language, embraces partnerships with local
journey through higher education. and Career, Technical and Agricultural businesses and industries through
The Thomson-McDuffie County Education (CTAE). Career pathways the High School High Tech and Youth
community ensures its own bright future are offered in NJROTC, business and Apprenticeship programs; clinical and
by nurturing the citizens, workforce, and information technology, welding, laboratory experiences embedded
leaders of tomorrow. automotive, agriculture, cosmetology, within the CTAE courses; and career

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