Those short thigh high socks are indeed too short to reach the middle of the thigh. They are not real thigh high socks, just knee socks which are boasted. And you can't solve this problem by stretching. When you stretch these socks too much, they will start to become transparent and easy to slide down.
Short thigh high socks can't keep warm. High-quality thigh high socks should have good thermal performance. They can replace leggings in autumn or winter. Those short thigh high socks will lose temperature quickly in winter and they cannot keep warm. So it can't be matched with short skirts or boots, especially outdoors.
The top band of the short thigh high socks is very narrow. Narrow bands and short socks are a good visual match, but they are not suitable for thigh high socks. Narrow bands can easily cut off the blood circulation in the thighs, especially after the narrow bands are stretched, they are almost like a shoelace, which is completely unacceptable.
In general, do not buy short thigh high socks, even if you are not a tall girl. They are not high-quality socks from any angle.