Calhoun City School District

380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Calhoun City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,280 students in Calhoun City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Calhoun City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
4,280 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Calhoun City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#62 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Calhoun City  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Calhoun City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Calhoun City  School District 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.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Calhoun City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Calhoun City  School District and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
78 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,678 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
19%
# Black Students
318 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
8%
36%
# White Students
1,973 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
46%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
213 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
221
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
293
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
294
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
316
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
315
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
323
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
332
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
323
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
355
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
311
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,339 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,068 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$24,999 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Calhoun City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$47 MM
$23,473 MM
This chart displays total spending of Calhoun City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,339
$14,234
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Calhoun City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,068
$13,365
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Calhoun City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Calhoun City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Grades: 4-6
| 926 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: n/an/a
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Grades: PK-K
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Grades: 1-3
| 912 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Calhoun City School District?
Calhoun City School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,280 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun City School District?
Calhoun City School District is ranked #60 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun City School District?
46% of Calhoun City School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun City School District?
Calhoun City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Calhoun City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,068 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,280 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in GA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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