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Calhoun City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,175 students in Calhoun City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Calhoun City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,318 Schools
# Students
4,175 Students
1,744,808 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
117,290 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Calhoun City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,574 Students
306,387 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
18%
# Black Students
255 Students
633,749 Students
% Black Students
6%
36%
# White Students
2,063 Students
643,634 Students
% White Students
50%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
226
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
301
121,961
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
122,092
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
124,141
# Students in 3rd Grade:
305
125,114
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
126,819
# Students in 5th Grade:
291
128,911
# Students in 6th Grade:
315
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
331
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
347
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
288
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
296
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,599 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,328. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,346 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,599
$14,328
Spending / Student
$11,346
$13,453
Best Calhoun City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 1,989 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun City School District?
Calhoun City School District manages 3 public schools serving 4,175 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun City School District?
Calhoun City School District is ranked #61 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun City School District?
50% of Calhoun City School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 City School District?
Calhoun City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Calhoun City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,346 is less than the state median of $13,453. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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