Gordon Central High School vs. Calhoun High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gordon Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 848 students in grades 9-12, Gordon Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,248 students in grades 9-12, Calhoun High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
848 students
1,248 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#988 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
219
347
Grade 10 Students
187
317
Grade 11 Students
229
288
Grade 12 Students
213
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
40%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
65%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%