For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,572 students in Gordon County, GA (there are , serving 553 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Gordon County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Gordon County, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gordon County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gordon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Gordon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Gr: 4-6 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Gr: PK-K | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Gr: 1-3 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Gordon County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Gr: 8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gordon County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Gordon County, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gordon County?
15 public schools are located in Gordon County.
What percentage of students in Gordon County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Gordon County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County?
Gordon County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gordon County include: Calhoun Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Ashworth Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School
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