Calhoun Middle School

399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Calhoun Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calhoun Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Calhoun Middle School's student population of 938 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
938 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Calhoun Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#432 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
36%
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48%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhoun Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
36%
18%
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Black
7%
36%
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White
51%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Calhoun Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calhoun Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calhoun Middle School's ranking?
Calhoun Middle School is ranked #432 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Calhoun Middle School often compared to?
Calhoun Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashworth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Calhoun Middle School?
938 students attend Calhoun Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Calhoun Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun Middle School?
Calhoun Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun Middle School offer ?
Calhoun Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calhoun Middle School part of?
Calhoun Middle School is part of Calhoun City School District.

School Reviews

5   9/29/2021
nice :D
- Posted by Student/Alumni - hunter m :D
5   9/29/2021
This School is great.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Matthew Hurley
4   9/29/2021
The Education is top tear, The Teachers are amazing and fun to be around.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Avery
5   9/29/2021
Great School.
- Posted by Teacher - Hunter Renfrow
5   9/29/2021
My Son loves this school and it is awesome.
- Posted by Parent - Alex Daves

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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