Calhoun County High School is a secondary school in Edison, Georgia, United States.
Serving 140 students in grades 9-12, Calhoun County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Calhoun County High School's student population of 140 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
Calhoun County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun County High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1588 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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What is Calhoun County High School's ranking?
Calhoun County High School is ranked #1588 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Calhoun County High School often compared to?
Calhoun County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early County High School, Miller County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun County High School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Calhoun County High School?
140 students attend Calhoun County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Calhoun County High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun County High School?
Calhoun County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun County High School offer ?
Calhoun County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun County High School part of?
Calhoun County High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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