Calhoun School District
School District · Blountstown, Florida
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,836
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,836
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Calhoun?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Calhoun as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Altha Public School
Altha · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blountstown High School
Blountstown · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blountstown Elementary School
Blountstown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Florida rank
#34 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,836
+$75 vs Florida median
District size
2,051 students
Smaller than Florida median
The short answer
Calhoun ranks #34 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Calhoun's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Altha Public School (7.8/10), Blountstown High School (7.6/10), and Blountstown Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Calhoun
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altha Public School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Blountstown High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Blountstown Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Carr Elementary & Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Calhoun
Calhoun is a Blountstown, Florida school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,051 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $11,836 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Calhoun demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Altha Public School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Calhoun students show an average math proficiency of 61.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Calhoun, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calhoun with test data.
Schools in Calhoun
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Blountstown
- Total Enrollment
- 2,051
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calhoun?
Calhoun has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calhoun?
The average composite rating for Calhoun is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calhoun?
Calhoun spends $11,836 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calhoun is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calhoun?
Altha Public School is the highest-rated school in Calhoun with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Calhoun?
Across schools in Calhoun with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calhoun compare to other districts in Florida?
Calhoun has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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