Ashworth Middle School

333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Ashworth Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ashworth Middle School's student population of 596 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
596 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ashworth Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashworth Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#913 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ashworth Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ashworth Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Ashworth Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ashworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashworth Middle School's ranking?
Ashworth Middle School is ranked #913 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ashworth Middle School often compared to?
Ashworth Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ashworth Middle School?
596 students attend Ashworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ashworth Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashworth Middle School?
Ashworth Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashworth Middle School offer ?
Ashworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ashworth Middle School part of?
Ashworth Middle School is part of Gordon County School District.

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4   3/19/2020
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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