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Calhoun County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 439 students in Calhoun County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Calhoun County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
439 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calhoun County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#205 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
96%
36%
% White
1%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,838 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,271 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,838
$14,305
Spending / Student
$38,271
$13,431
Best Calhoun County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 310-2082
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 310-2082
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun County Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District manages 3 public schools serving 439 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District is ranked #207 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County School District?
96% of Calhoun County School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun County School District?
Calhoun County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Calhoun County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,271 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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