Gordon Central High School

871 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gordon Central High School, located in Calhoun, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Gordon County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth within a supportive, community-oriented environment. The school offers a diverse range of educational programs, including rigorous college-preparatory courses, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways, and various Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, all designed to prepare students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Gordon Central prides itself on a vibrant extracurricular culture that encourages student involvement and leadership. The school boasts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts initiatives—highlighted by its spirit-filled "Warrior" identity—which help create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing academic expectations with meaningful student engagement, the school strives to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to make positive contributions to their community and beyond.

871

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gordon Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	546
Hispanic	265
Black	24
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
546 (62.7 %)
Hispanic
265 (30.4 %)
Two or More
25 (2.9 %)
Black
24 (2.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gordon County
Phone:	(706)629-7391
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	866
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 227

Grade 10 233

Grade 11 188

Grade 12 223