Calhoun Elementary School

Calhoun Elementary School serves 926 students in grades 4-6 in Calhoun, Georgia, operating as a middle school despite its elementary designation. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio, providing reasonably sized learning environments for its substantial enrollment. The school currently ranks 1280th out of 2271 Georgia schools, placing it in the 44th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Academic performance shows room for growth, with 40% of students achieving proficiency in ELA/Reading and 43% meeting proficiency standards in Math across the grade levels served. These results suggest the school is working to strengthen student achievement and build stronger foundational skills during these critical middle grade years. Located on Raymond King Drive, Calhoun Elementary serves a community where the median household income is $58,209 and median home values reach $185,600.

The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 42,396, with 19% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 13.5%. The school sits in the heart of this Gordon County town, providing educational services to families from diverse economic backgrounds in a close-knit community setting.