For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,274 students in Gordon County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gordon County, GA are Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gordon County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Gordon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Gordon County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gordon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 high schools in Gordon County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gordon County, GA include Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gordon County?
3 public high schools are located in Gordon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County?
Gordon County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gordon County include: Gordon Central High School vs. Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School vs. Calhoun High School, Calhoun High School vs. Gordon Central High School
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