Belwood Elementary School vs Gordon Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belwood Elementary School
Calhoun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Gordon Central High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
| Measure | Belwood Elementary School Calhoun, Georgia | Gordon Central High School Calhoun, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 1,308 | #205 of 431 |
| National rank | #27945 of 50,301 | #11942 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Calhoun | Calhoun |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 36.1).
- •Belwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Belwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Belwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99%).
- •Belwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.2).
- •Gordon Central High School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 530.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belwood Elementary School better than Gordon Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Belwood Elementary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belwood Elementary School and Gordon Central High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Calhoun and Calhoun in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belwood Elementary School: 530. Gordon Central High School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belwood Elementary School and Gordon Central High School rank in Georgia?
Belwood Elementary School is 543rd of 1,308 and Gordon Central High School is 205th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).