Total enrollment
10,452
-352 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Gordon County
Georgia · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Gordon County's 15 public schools collectively enroll about 10,452 K-12 students, with Gordon County Public Schools the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Gordon County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 68%
% Hispanic
28%
was 24%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
10,452
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,650
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
89.9%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
8
4,342 students
Middle
4
2,859 students
High
3
3,251 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gordon County Public Schools
6,259 students · 2 districts in Gordon County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Gordon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Gordon County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Sonoraville Elementary· 48.1%
- Red Bud Middle School· 41.2%
- Calhoun Middle School· 39.5%
- Tolbert Elementary School· 38.1%
- Ashworth Middle School· 37.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Red Bud Elementary School· 28.5%
- Belwood Elementary School· 31.2%
- Swain Elementary School· 31.4%
- Calhoun Primary School· 33.2%
- Calhoun Elementary School· 33.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Calhoun | High | 09-12 | 1,282 | · |
| Sonoraville High School | Calhoun | High | 09-12 | 1,094 | · |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Calhoun | Middle | 04-06 | 922 | · |
| Calhoun Primary School | Calhoun | Elementary | 01-03 | 913 | · |
| Gordon Central High School | Calhoun | High | 09-12 | 875 | · |
| Red Bud Middle School | Calhoun | Middle | 06-08 | 786 | · |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Calhoun | Elementary | PK-05 | 584 | · |
| Ashworth Middle School | Calhoun | Middle | 06-08 | 578 | · |
| Calhoun Middle School | Calhoun | Middle | 07-08 | 573 | · |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Calhoun | Elementary | PK-05 | 547 | · |
| Belwood Elementary School | Calhoun | Elementary | PK-05 | 530 | · |
| Tolbert Elementary School | Resaca | Elementary | PK-05 | 528 | · |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy | Calhoun | Elementary | PK-KG | 503 | · |
| Swain Elementary School | Plainville | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 | · |
| Fairmount Elementary School | Fairmount | Elementary | PK-05 | 366 | · |
Cities in Gordon County
About Gordon County
Gordon County is a compact county of about 59,100 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system serves approximately 10,452 students across 15 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,650, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Gordon County is built around 8 elementary schools (4,342 students), 4 middle schools (2,859), and 3 high schools (3,251).
Gordon County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 6,259 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gordon County has decreased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,804 students to 10,452. Over that span, Gordon County gained 1 school, going from 14 to 15. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 68% to 61% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Gordon County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
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Gordon County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data