Gordon Central High School
335 Warrior Path Ne, Calhoun, GA 30701. 164 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 40.3% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 99% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 46.7% of graduates to college. Gordon Central High School sends 40.3%, 6 points fewer than expected.
The path from Gordon Central
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 22%Georgia private college 6.1%Out-of-state college 1.8%Georgia technical college 10.4%Career credential, working 2.4%Working, not in college 42.7%Not found in Georgia records 14.6%Share of the 164 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Jacksonville State University, Wofford College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Dalton State College 22 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 16 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 7 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Berry College 5 71% $21,964 $57,984 $20,500 Georgia Highlands College 5 20% $5,521 $46,880 $13,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Calhoun High School (2.3 mi, 58.2% to college) · Sonoraville High School (7.0 mi, 49.1% to college) · Adairsville High School (12.3 mi, 46.5% to college) · Southeast Whitfield County High School (15.0 mi, 50.9% to college) · Model High (17.5 mi, 66.6% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Gordon County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Gordon Central | Gordon County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 40.3% | 45.8% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 94.2% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,018 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 63.9% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Gordon Central High School graduates go to college?
- 40.3% of the Class of 2024 at Gordon Central High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Gordon Central High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Gordon Central High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Gordon Central High School?
- Gordon Central High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.2%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Gordon Central High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 12.7% of Gordon Central High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
