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School Comparison

Calhoun High School
vs.
Gordon Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Calhoun High School
Gordon Central High School
  • Calhoun High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Gordon Central High School (359 vs. 103).
  • Calhoun High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Gordon Central High School (250 vs. 62).
  • Calhoun High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gordon Central High School (554.7:1 vs. 424:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Gordon Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Calhoun High School (252 vs. 245).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Calhoun High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Gordon Central High School (273 vs. 165).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Calhoun High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Gordon Central High School (359 vs. 103).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Gordon Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Calhoun High School (101 vs. 37).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Calhoun High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gordon Central High School (554.7:1 vs. 424:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Calhoun High School
$11,349.46
Gordon Central High School
$12,921.82
Local revenue share
Calhoun High School
45.4%
Gordon Central High School
35.9%
State revenue share
Calhoun High School
41.2%
Gordon Central High School
50.8%
Federal revenue share
Calhoun High School
13.4%
Gordon Central High School
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Calhoun High School
17.6%
Gordon Central High School
24.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Gordon County
$61,997
Gordon County
$61,997
Poverty rate
Gordon County
12.9%
Gordon County
12.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Gordon County
17.7%
Gordon County
17.7%
Unemployment rate
Gordon County
3.4%
Gordon County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.