Bowdon High School vs Charlton County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 429 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowdon High School
Bowdon · Public high · Grades 9–12
428 students
Charlton County High School
Folkston · Public high · Grades 9–12
417 students
| Measure | Bowdon High School Bowdon, Georgia | Charlton County High School Folkston, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 431 | #276 of 431 |
| National rank | #10953 of 16,910 | #14072 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Bowdon | Folkston |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowdon High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 26.5).
- •Bowdon High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Bowdon High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Bowdon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 76.3%).
- •Charlton County High School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.1).
- •Bowdon High School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 417.
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 Bowdon High School better than Charlton County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowdon High School ranks higher (40.0 vs 26.5 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 Bowdon High School and Charlton County High School?
About 429 km in a straight line, between Bowdon and Folkston in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowdon High School: 428. Charlton County High School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowdon High School and Charlton County High School rank in Georgia?
Bowdon High School is 182nd of 431 and Charlton County High School is 276th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).