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5.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Edison, Georgia

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 4
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.3/10
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Choosing a school in Edison?

Use this page to compare every school in Edison by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Pataula Charter Academy

7.0/10

Other · State Specialty Schools Ii- Pataula Charter Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Calhoun County High School

7.0/10

High · Calhoun County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Calhoun County Middle School

4.0/10

Middle · Calhoun County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Edison for 2026 are Pataula Charter Academy (7.0/10), Calhoun County High School (7.0/10), and Calhoun County Middle School (4.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

4

in this city

Avg Score

5.3

out of 10

Median Home

$78,800

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Calhoun County Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +6.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Edison schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Edison

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Pataula Charter Academy 7.0 / 10
2 Calhoun County High School 7.0 / 10
3 Calhoun County Middle School 4.0 / 10
4 Calhoun County Elementary School 3.1 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.3/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$38,571

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$78,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
9%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
54%

Of occupied housing units

How Edison compares

Georgia rank

#199 of 240

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Georgia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$39k

55% of Georgia median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Edison, Georgia

Edison, Georgia is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Edison show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Edison is Pataula Charter Academy with a composite score of 7.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Edison is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County. These districts collectively serve 1,001 students.

Edison's community shows 9% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $38,571. The poverty rate in the area is 30.8%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 39846 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 196 students · Pre-K–5th 3.1

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 103 students · 6th–8th 4.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 140 students · 9th–12th 7.0

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 562 students · Pre-K–12th 7.0

Schools in Edison

Edison, Georgia · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$38,571

Median Home Value

$78,800

Median Rent

$525/mo

Population

1,906

College Educated

9%

Homeownership

54%

Poverty Rate

30.8%

Community Profile

Edison has a median household income of $38,571. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $78,800, with a median rent of $525/month. The area has a poverty rate of 30.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Edison, Georgia

How many schools are in Edison, Georgia?

Edison has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Edison, Georgia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Edison is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Edison, Georgia?

The top-ranked school in Edison on MySchoolScout is Pataula Charter Academy with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Edison, Georgia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Edison on MySchoolScout is Calhoun County Elementary School with a composite score of 3.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Edison, Georgia?

The top-ranked middle school in Edison on MySchoolScout is Calhoun County Middle School with a composite score of 4.0/10.

What is the best high school in Edison, Georgia?

The top-ranked high school in Edison on MySchoolScout is Calhoun County High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Edison, Georgia?

Edison is served by 2 school districts: State Specialty Schools Ii- Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County.

What is the education level in Edison, Georgia?

According to Census data, 9% of adults in Edison have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Edison, Georgia?

The median household income in Edison is approximately $38,571 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Edison, Georgia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Edison is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Edison, Georgia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.