Very Good
#839 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 37% in state
Calhoun County High School
High School · Calhoun County · Edison, GA
A high school in Edison, GA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
133 Cougar Lane, Edison, GA 39846
- Math 3% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Calhoun County High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 7% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Calhoun County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,571
Median home value
$78,800
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39846; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pataula Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Calhoun County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calhoun County High School is listed in Calhoun County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calhoun County High School
Calhoun County High School is a public high school in Edison, GA, part of Calhoun County, serving approximately 140 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calhoun County High School
What grades does Calhoun County High School serve?
Calhoun County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Calhoun County High School?
Calhoun County High School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun County High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calhoun County High School rank in GA?
Calhoun County High School ranks #839 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Calhoun County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calhoun County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Calhoun County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calhoun County High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Calhoun County High School a charter school?
No, Calhoun County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calhoun County High School a Title I school?
No, Calhoun County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calhoun County High School?
96.4% of students at Calhoun County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (229) 310-2082
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 39846)
- 1,906
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39846; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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