Gordon County School Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

The majority of students in Gordon County School Districts were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

Among the 10,055 students attending Gordon County schools, 62.7% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 27.6% of Gordon County student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Gordon County School Districts, representing 64.7% of the student body.

Calhoun City Schools had the most even distribution of races among county school districts, which included 46% white students, 39% Hispanic students, 7% African American students, and 2% Asian students.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased by 0.6% when compared to the previous year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Gordon County.

According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2025-3 report, over 1.7 million students were enrolled in Georgia’s public schools. The state boasted a diverse and closely distributed student body across grade levels, with approximately 806,891 students (46.5%) in elementary school, 393,308 (22.7%) in middle school, and 536,379 (30.9%) in high school.

Chronic absenteeism remains a major issue in Georgia schools post-pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, GaDOE launched a statewide initiative including a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign, and targeted support for high-need districts to boost daily attendance.

In 2025, Georgia lawmakers passed a bill updating school attendance laws to ban expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also adds new reporting requirements and aligns with programs that help students earn diplomas through alternative paths.

As of 2025, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1. The state’s best ratios are found in preschool, with an average of 13:1, and in elementary and middle school grades, both at 14:1, while high schools have a higher average ratio of 16:1.