Calhoun County High School

Q: What is Calhoun County High School's ranking?

Calhoun County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

Q: What schools are Calhoun County High School often compared to?

Calhoun County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller County High School, Early County High School by visitors of our site.

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Calhoun County High School?

The graduation rate of Calhoun County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Calhoun County High School?

164 students attend Calhoun County High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Calhoun County High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun County High School?

Calhoun County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

Q: What grades does Calhoun County High School offer ?

Calhoun County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Calhoun County High School part of?

Calhoun County High School is part of Calhoun County School District.

700 Manry St
Edison, GA 39846

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Tel: (229) 310-2082

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Calhoun County High School serves 164 students in grades 9-12.

Calhoun County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Calhoun County High School's student population of 164 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

164 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Calhoun County High School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Calhoun County High School by grade.

School Rankings

Calhoun County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Calhoun County High School is 0.08, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#893 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Calhoun County High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calhoun County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhoun County High 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

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Calhoun County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

17%

Black

96%

36%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Calhoun County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

38%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Calhoun County High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥90%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Calhoun County High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calhoun County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

25%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calhoun County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Calhoun County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calhoun County High School's ranking?

Calhoun County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%).

What schools are Calhoun County High School often compared to?

Calhoun County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller County High School, Early County High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Calhoun County High School?

The graduation rate of Calhoun County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 85%.

How many students attend Calhoun County High School?

164 students attend Calhoun County High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Calhoun County High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun County High School?

Calhoun County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Calhoun County High School offer ?

Calhoun County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Calhoun County High School part of?

Calhoun County High School is part of Calhoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 164 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education