Gordon Central High School

Gordon Central High School, a compact secondary school in Calhoun, Georgia, operated by Gordon County, caters to 875 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,120 students per school, that is 22% leaner than typical.

Gordon County comprises 10 schools with combined enrollment of 6,259 students; Gordon Central High School is among them.

Demographically, Gordon Central High School shows that White students make up the majority at 61%. Beyond that, the school lists 33% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Black. By comparison, Gordon County as a whole is about 78% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Gordon Central High School logs 55 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.0:1. The state averages around 15.2:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 99% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Gordon County runs at roughly 90%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Gordon Central High School is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 26.2%; this one delivers 42.9%, a residual of +16.7 points.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Gordon County) shows that median household income runs about $63,650, about 19% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Gordon County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,452 students), Gordon Central High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Ashworth Middle School, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Gordon Central High School ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 40.6%.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Gordon Central High School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 874 (now 875). Hispanic enrollment moved from 22% to 33% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

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