For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,043 students in Gordon County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gordon County, GA are Calhoun Middle School, Red Bud Middle School and Ashworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gordon County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Gordon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gordon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Grades: 7-8
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Red Bud Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #33.
Ashworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Gordon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7414 Fairmount Highway, Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Grades: 8
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gordon County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gordon County, GA include Calhoun Middle School, Red Bud Middle School and Ashworth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gordon County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gordon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gordon County?
Gordon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Gordon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gordon County include: Calhoun Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Ashworth Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School, Red Bud Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School
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