For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,001 students in Calhoun County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, GA are Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County High School and Calhoun County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Gr: PK-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
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 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, GA include Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County High School and Calhoun County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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