Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy vs Gordon Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 353 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy
Fitzgerald · Public high · Grades 9–12
870 students
Gordon Central High School
Calhoun · Public high · Grades 9–12
875 students
| Measure | Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy Fitzgerald, Georgia | Gordon Central High School Calhoun, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 431 | #205 of 431 |
| National rank | #16223 of 16,910 | #11942 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 870 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 50% |
| city | Fitzgerald | Calhoun |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 13.9).
- •Gordon Central High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 16%).
- •Gordon Central High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Gordon Central High School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 870.
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 Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy better than Gordon Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon Central High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 13.9 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 Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy and Gordon Central High School?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Fitzgerald and Calhoun in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy: 870. Gordon Central High School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy and Gordon Central High School rank in Georgia?
Fitzgerald High School School College and Career Academy is 388th of 431 and Gordon Central High School is 205th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).