Gordon County School District
School District · Calhoun, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,922
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,922
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Gordon County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gordon County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sonoraville Elementary
Calhoun · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Red Bud Middle School
Calhoun · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swain Elementary School
Plainville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#74 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,922
$1,206 vs Georgia median
District size
6,292 students
Larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Gordon County ranks #74 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Gordon County's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sonoraville Elementary (8.0/10), Red Bud Middle School (7.6/10), and Swain Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 84% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gordon County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gordon County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gordon County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoraville Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Red Bud Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Swain Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Belwood Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Sonoraville High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Red Bud Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Tolbert Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Gordon Central High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Ashworth Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Fairmount Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gordon County
Gordon County is a Calhoun, Georgia school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 6,292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $12,922 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Gordon County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sonoraville Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Gordon County students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gordon County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gordon County with test data.
Schools in Gordon County
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Calhoun
- Total Enrollment
- 6,292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 445
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gordon County?
Gordon County has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gordon County?
The average composite rating for Gordon County is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gordon County?
Gordon County spends $12,922 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gordon County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gordon County is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gordon County?
Sonoraville Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gordon County with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Gordon County?
Across schools in Gordon County with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gordon County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Gordon County has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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