Calhoun Elementary School vs Gordon Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun Elementary School
Calhoun · Public middle · Grades 4–6
922 students
Gordon Central High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
| Measure | Calhoun Elementary School Calhoun, Georgia | Gordon Central High School Calhoun, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 482 | #205 of 431 |
| National rank | #9654 of 15,369 | #11942 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 922 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 922 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Calhoun | Calhoun |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calhoun Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 36.1).
- •Calhoun Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Calhoun Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Calhoun Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 99%).
- •Gordon Central High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Calhoun Elementary School is the larger school with 922 students compared with 875.
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 Calhoun Elementary School better than Gordon Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Calhoun Elementary School ranks higher (40.7 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 Calhoun Elementary School and Gordon Central High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Calhoun and Calhoun in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun Elementary School: 922. Gordon Central High School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun Elementary School and Gordon Central High School rank in Georgia?
Calhoun Elementary School is 220th of 482 and Gordon Central High School is 205th of 431 among middle schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).