- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130243001959
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Gordon Central High School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.6 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 130243001959 · Calhoun, GA High · MID · TRAD
875 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Gordon Central High School held near 843 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.6 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gordon Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- This school
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- Red Bud Elemen
Red Bud Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Gordon Central High School reports 875 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gordon Central High School compares
Gordon Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~875 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.