For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,274 students in Calhoun, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun, GA are Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Calhoun, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Calhoun, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Gr: 8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhoun, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun, GA include Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun?
3 public high schools are located in Calhoun.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calhoun are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calhoun include: Gordon Central High School vs. Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School vs. Calhoun High School, Calhoun High School vs. Gordon Central High School
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