Calhoun High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12 with 192 students, ranked in the bottom 50% statewide at #1165 in 2023, showing a decline from #1084 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged 11–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency remained at 10%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable at about 192 students in 2023 with a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, higher than the previous 14:1 ratio in 2022; minority enrollment was 98%, predominantly Black students, and 95% qualified for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The graduation rate declined to 70–79% in 2023, below the state average of 88%, marking a downward trend from rates near 90% in prior years.
maintained a predominantly minority student body with 95% eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant sustained socioeconomic needs in this New Jersey high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Calhoun High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Calhoun High School's student population of 192 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
Where Excellence is Expected!
Calhoun High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Calhoun High School's ranking?
Calhoun High School is ranked #1165 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calhoun High School?
The graduation rate of Calhoun High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Calhoun High School?
192 students attend Calhoun High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Calhoun High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun High School?
Calhoun High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calhoun High School offer ?
Calhoun High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calhoun High School part of?
Calhoun High School is part of Lowndes County School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025I attende this school and it is a great and safe school5 10/10/2025I attended Calhoun High School. And I really did what I had to do with no problems, but for everyone not in school go to this one. Louve you guys5 10/10/2025Graduated from Calhoun High School in 1973. Retired as a science teacher in 2014. Thanks to the great teachers at Calhoun.Review Calhoun High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I attende this school and it is a great and safe school
I attended Calhoun High School. And I really did what I had to do with no problems, but for everyone not in school go to this one. Louve you guys
Graduated from Calhoun High School in 1973. Retired as a science teacher in 2014. Thanks to the great teachers at Calhoun.
Review Calhoun High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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