Best High Schools in Gordon County, GA

High schools
4
Students
4,457
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
60%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in Gordon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Adairsville High School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bartow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students

2. Calhoun High School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students

3. Sonoraville High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students

4. Gordon Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 871 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gordon County, GA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,764
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
51%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Gordon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Red Bud Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students

2. Adairsville Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bartow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 843 Students

3. Calhoun Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun City • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 878 Students

4. Calhoun Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Calhoun City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 623 Students

5. Ashworth Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gordon County, GA

Elementary schools
10
Students
5,338
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Gordon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sonoraville Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

2. Tolbert Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 521 Students

3. Adairsville Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bartow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 869 Students

4. Fairmount Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students

5. Swain Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

6. Calhoun Primary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Calhoun City • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 879 Students

7. Belwood Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 518 Students

8. Red Bud Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gordon County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students

9. Calhoun Early Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Calhoun City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 481 Students

10. John L Coble Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

John L Coble Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gordon County, GA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gordon County, GA has a total population of 57,544 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gordon County, GA

13,862

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gordon County, GA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

20.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gordon County, GA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gordon County, GA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,155 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gordon County, GA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Gordon County, GA

How many schools are in Gordon County, GA?

Gordon County, GA has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,862 students in total.

How do schools in Gordon County perform on state tests?

On average, 20 schools in Gordon County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Gordon County underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gordon County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Gordon County, GA

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Bartow County, GA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Murray County, GA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Whitfield County, GA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Floyd County, GA

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Chattooga County, GA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Gilmer County, GA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pickens County, GA

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Walker County, GA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cherokee County, GA

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Catoosa County, GA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Gordon County

4 places in Gordon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (2)