For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,287 students in Calhoun, GA.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun, GA are Sonoraville High School, Calhoun High School and Gordon Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Calhoun, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville High School
Magnet 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
| 1,142 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun High School
Magnet 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
| 1,274 students
Rank: #33.
Gordon Central High School
Magnet 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
| 871 students
Calhoun, 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 high schools in Calhoun, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun, GA include Sonoraville High School, Calhoun High School and Gordon Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun?
3 public high schools are located in Calhoun.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 63% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Calhoun are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Calhoun include: Gordon Central High School vs. Calhoun High School, Sonoraville High School vs. Calhoun High School, Calhoun High School vs. Gordon Central High School
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