For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 6,067 students in Calhoun, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #33.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Grades: PK-5
| 1,989 students
Rank: #55.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #66.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #77.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Calhoun, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Grades: PK-2
| 1,002 students
7414 Fairmount Highway, Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Grades: 8
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun, GA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun, GA?
Calhoun, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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