Top Rankings
Gordon County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,418 students in Gordon County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Gordon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
6,418 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
443 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Gordon County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
57 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,182 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
18%
# Black Students
142 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
2%
36%
# White Students
4,839 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
75%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
362
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
432
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
456
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
424
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
456
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
394
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
469
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
497
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
515
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
532
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
503
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
500
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
465
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,950 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,117
$14,333
Spending / Student
$11,950
$13,458
Best Gordon County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Swain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 Rome Rd Sw
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
Tolbert Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 Hall Memorial Rd Nw
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #77.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #88.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Peachtree St
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,418 students.
What is the rank of Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District is ranked #77 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County School District?
75% of Gordon County School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Gordon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,950 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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