Calhoun County Middle School

133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 98 students in grades 6-8, Calhoun County Middle 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Calhoun County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Calhoun County Middle School's student population of 98 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
98 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Calhoun County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calhoun County Middle School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2152 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Calhoun County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calhoun County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhoun County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calhoun County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
96%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Calhoun County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
36%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Calhoun County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Calhoun County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Calhoun County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calhoun County Middle School's ranking?
Calhoun County Middle School is ranked #2152 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Calhoun County Middle School?
98 students attend Calhoun County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Calhoun County Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calhoun County Middle School?
Calhoun County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun County Middle School offer ?
Calhoun County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Calhoun County Middle School part of?
Calhoun County Middle School is part of Calhoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 98 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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