Enrollment
875
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Calhoun, GA
Gordon Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130243001959
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gordon Central High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243001959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Central High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Central High School
Gordon Central High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 875 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.4% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 875 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 392 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #364, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 875 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Calhoun's high schools, it stands alongside Calhoun High School (1,282 students): Gordon Central High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 20.7:1).
Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students) and Red Bud Middle School (786 students) alongside Gordon Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gordon Central High School compares
Gordon Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 875 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
875
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Gordon Central High School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gordon County, which includes Gordon Central High School.
$13,413
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gordon Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Calhoun
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~875 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Central High School
How many students attend Gordon Central High School?
Gordon Central High School has 875 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calhoun, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Central High School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gordon Central High School?
52.4% of students at Gordon Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Central High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Central High School?
Gordon Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gordon Central High School rank among high schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Central High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Calhoun on the city page.
Is Gordon Central High School a good school?
Gordon Central High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Gordon Central High School, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Red Bud Middle School (786 students), and Sonoraville Elementary (584 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.
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