Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Gordon County Schools students who exceeded state and national averages on the SAT!
Today’s data release highlights the success of Gordon County Schools students as they prepare for postsecondary opportunities. Both Gordon Central High School and Sonoraville High School posted mean scores above the national averages in every category. Gordon Central earned a total mean score of 1033, including a Reading/Writing mean of 533, exceeding the state averages, while Sonoraville also demonstrated strong performance that contributed to the district’s overall success.
Gordon County Results at a Glance:
Gordon Central High School (GCHS): 1033 total mean (533 Reading and Writing / 500 Math)
Sonoraville High School (SHS): 1016 total mean (524 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing / 492 Math)
District Average: 1021 total mean (527 ERW / 494 Math)
State of Georgia: 1029 total mean (526 ERW / 502 Math)
National Average: 996 total mean (508 ERW / 488 Math)
For the eighth consecutive year, Georgia’s public-school students outperformed the nation’s public-school average on the SAT. Georgia’s class of 2025 recorded a mean score of 1029, which is 33 points higher than the national average of 996.
Georgia’s students earned a 526 mean in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and a 502 mean in Math, compared to 508 ERW and 488 Math for students nationwide.
Participation in Georgia increased this year, with 55% of Georgia’s class of 2025 taking the SAT at some point during high school, compared to 52% for the class of 2024 and 50% for the class of 2023. This expanded participation sometimes leads to slight decreases in overall averages.
Gordon County Schools celebrates these results as a reflection of the district’s dedication to preparing students for success beyond high school. Thank you to our dedicated teachers, supportive families, and community stakeholders who partner with us from the very first day of kindergarten through graduation.