For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,273 students in Calhoun, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun, LA are Calhoun Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
191 Highway 80
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5840
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1163 Highway 151 S
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5842
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5842
Gr: 3-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-1114
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-1114
Gr: PK-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun, LA include Calhoun Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun?
3 public schools are located in Calhoun.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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