For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,001 students in Calhoun County, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, GA are Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County High School and Calhoun County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Grades: PK-12
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 310-2082
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 310-2082
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Calhoun County Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Manry St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 835-2435
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 835-2435
Grades: 6-12
| 305 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, GA include Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County High School and Calhoun County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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