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Best Gordon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,572 students in Gordon County, GA (there are 4 private schools, serving 465 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Gordon County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gordon County, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gordon County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gordon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gordon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Gr: 4-6 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Swain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2505 Rome Rd Sw
Plainville, GA 30733
(706) 629-0141
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Tolbert Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1435 Hall Memorial Rd Nw
Resaca, GA 30735
(706) 629-4404
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Peachtree St
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-6563
Gr: PK-K | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Primary School
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Gr: 1-3 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gordon County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gordon County, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gordon County?
15 public schools are located in Gordon County.
What percentage of students in Gordon County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Gordon County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County?
Gordon County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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