Gordon County Schools & Education
Gordon County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,501
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#50
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gordon County
Measured School Summary
Gordon County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,501 per pupil, Gordon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gordon County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.8%
7.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,501
$904 below the state average
School coverage
15
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Gordon County has 15 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Gordon County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Gordon County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#50
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Gordon County
Elementary to high school visible
6,421 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Calhoun City
Elementary to high school visible
4,135 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Gordon County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Gordon County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gordon County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Gordon County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Districts Serving 10,000 Students
Gordon County supports 15 public schools, including 8 elementary and 3 high schools. Two separate districts manage the county's total enrollment of 10,556 students.
Outstanding Graduation at a Great Value
The county features a remarkable 95.8% graduation rate, nearly 9 points above the national average. Remarkably, they achieve this with a per-pupil expenditure of only $6,501, showing incredible efficiency compared to the state average of $7,405.
Gordon County and Calhoun City Schools
The Gordon County district is the larger of the two with 6,421 students, while the Calhoun City district serves 4,135. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county's borders.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
Locales are split between town and rural settings, with an average school size of 704 students. Calhoun High School is the largest in the area, serving 1,274 students in a central town location.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Gordon County
Reported Enrollment
10,556
15 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Gordon County
15 Public Schools in Gordon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Profile | Calhoun City | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,274 |
| Sonoraville High School | Profile | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,142 |
| Calhoun Primary School | Record | Calhoun City | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 879 |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Record | Calhoun City | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 878 |
| Gordon Central High School | Record | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 871 |
| Red Bud Middle School | Record | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 824 |
| Calhoun Middle School | Record | Calhoun City | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 623 |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Record | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 618 |
| Ashworth Middle School | Record | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 596 |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Record | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 534 |
| Tolbert Elementary School | Record | Gordon County | Resaca, 30735Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 521 |
| Belwood Elementary School | Record | Gordon County | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy | Record | Calhoun City | Calhoun, 30701Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 481 |
| Swain Elementary School | Record | Gordon County | Plainville, 30733Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Fairmount Elementary School | Record | Gordon County | Fairmount, 30139Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 395 |
Calhoun High School
Calhoun City
Calhoun, 30701 / Town: Distant
Sonoraville High School
Gordon County
Calhoun, 30701 / Rural: Fringe
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
Calhoun City
Calhoun, 30701 / Town: Distant
Fairmount Elementary School
Gordon County
Fairmount, 30139 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,501
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Gordon County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gordon County, Georgia?
Gordon County supports 15 public schools, including 8 elementary and 3 high schools. Two separate districts manage the county's total enrollment of 10,556 students.
How do schools in Gordon County perform academically?
The county features a remarkable 95.8% graduation rate, nearly 9 points above the national average. Remarkably, they achieve this with a per-pupil expenditure of only $6,501, showing incredible efficiency compared to the state average of $7,405.
What are the major school districts in Gordon County, Georgia?
The Gordon County district is the larger of the two with 6,421 students, while the Calhoun City district serves 4,135. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county's borders.
What is the school experience like in Gordon County?
Locales are split between town and rural settings, with an average school size of 704 students. Calhoun High School is the largest in the area, serving 1,274 students in a central town location.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.