Gordon County School District

7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,259 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 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
6,259 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
445 Teachers
121,753 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 219 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.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#86 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
39%
37%
40%
43%
40%
97%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
20%
% Black
2%
36%
% White
73%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,253 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,450
$14,327
Spending / Student
$12,253
$13,452

Best Gordon County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Swain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2505 Rome Rd Sw
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Tolbert Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1435 Hall Memorial Rd Nw
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Peachtree St
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,259 students.
What is the rank of Gordon County School District?
Gordon County School District is ranked #85 out of 219 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?
73% of Gordon County School District students are White, 21% 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 $12,253 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,259 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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