For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,273 students in 30701, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 535 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 30701, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 30701, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School and Calhoun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30701 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30701, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30701, GA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Grades: 7-8
| 627 students
Rank: #44.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Grades: 9-12
| 1,130 students
Rank: #55.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Grades: 4-6
| 926 students
Rank: #66.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #77.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #88.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #99.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: n/an/a
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
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
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Grades: 1-3
| 912 students
30701, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7414 Fairmount Highway, Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-5203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Grades: 8
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 30701, GA?
The top ranked public schools in 30701, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Belwood Elementary School and Calhoun Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 30701?
12 public schools are located in 30701.
What percentage of students in 30701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 30701 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30701?
30701 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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