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Upson County is enthusiastic about education.  Serving over 5,000 students with approximately 325 certified teachers and an additional 300 support staff, Thomaston's school system offers a broad instructional program, meeting the needs of all its students, from the gifted, to college prep and vocational/technical students, and those with special needs.  The system operates a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade program at five schools; three elementary, one middle school, and one high school.  All schools are accredited through the Georgia Accrediting Commission.

If you are looking for an alternative to public education, Westwood Academy offers classes from preschool through elementary school.  Westwood Academy offers small classes and hands-on learning environment.  Founded in 1968, Westwood Academy is a private, coeducational school providing quality education for students from three-year-old preschool through fifth grade, and is managed by a highly trained and nurturing staff, who adhere to strict Christian work ethics in all aspects of its education practice.

Thomaston's school of Montessori focuses on a unique educational method that allows students to learn at their own pace.  The school is dedicated to giving each individual and opportunity to fulfill his or her potential possibilities to become an independent, secure and balanced human being.  The structured environment includes carefully sequenced materials, which enable the children to learn through concrete experiences.

Use the links below to explore the websites of some of the local schools and colleges.  You can close the new window that contains their website to return.  If you have questions or need more information, please contact us.

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Public Schools

Upson Lee North Elementary
Grades 4-5
334 Knight Trail Drive
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-647-3632

Upson Lee Middle School
Grades  6-8
101 Holston Drive
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-647-6256

Upson Lee South Elementary
Grades  K-3
172 Knight Trail Drive
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-647-7540

Upson Lee Pre-Kindergarten
216 E. Lee Street
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-646-4729

Upson Lee High School
Grades  9-12
268 Knight Trail Drive
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-647-8171

Head Start Program
Pre-K
46 Atwater Place
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-648-4391

Visit The Board of Education website at      www.upson.k12.ga.us                              back to top

Private Schools

Westwood Christian Academy
Grades PK 3-8
96 Pickard Road
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-647-8131


 

St. George's Episcopal School
103 Birch Street
Milner, Georgia 30257
770-358-9432

Lu's Learning Center
Pre-K Education
505 W Main Street
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-0309


Technical College
 


Two-Year College
 

Flint River Technical College
1533 Highway 19 South
Thomaston, GA  30286
706-646-6148

Gordon College
419 College Drive
Barnesville, GA 30204
770-358-5021

Four-Year College

 

Columbus State University
4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
706-568-2028

 

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