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 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,292 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Gordon County School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
6,292 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
439 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gordon County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
19%
% Black
2%
36%
% White
74%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,189 is less than the state median of $13,431. 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
$13,379
$14,305
Spending / Student
$12,189
$13,431
Best Gordon County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
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
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
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
| 789 students
Rank: #55.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Swain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2505 Rome Rd Sw
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 1,130 students
Rank: #88.
Tolbert Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1435 Hall Memorial Rd Nw
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Peachtree St
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,292 students.
What is the rank of Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District is ranked #85 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
74% of Gordon County School District students are White, 20% 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 equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Gordon County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,189 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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