For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 317 students in Calhoun, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Calhoun, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Calhoun, TN is Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Sherwood Ave
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun, TN include Calhoun Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun?
1 public schools are located in Calhoun.
What percentage of students in Calhoun go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Calhoun are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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