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Calhoun County

Florida · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Calhoun County's 6 public schools is roughly 2,031 students, an average of about 339 per campus. Calhoun runs the largest share. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Calhoun County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,031
-206 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 77%
% Hispanic
6%
was 7%
% Black
11%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,031
NCES CCD
Median income
$50,517
Below Florida avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.5%
Below Florida avg
Elementary
2
689 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
658 students
Combined / other
3
684 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CALHOUN
2,031 students · 1 district in Calhoun County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Calhoun County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
76%
Hispanic
5%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
6%
Black
11%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.8% under 18

Test scores in Calhoun County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Florida state average: 57.1%.

See all 4 schools in Calhoun County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOLBlountstownHigh06-12658·
ALTHA PUBLIC SCHOOLAlthaCombinedPK-12653·
BLOUNTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlountstownElementaryPK-05484·
CARR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLClarksvilleElementaryPK-08205·
CALHOUN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAMBlountstownCombinedKG-1230·
CALHOUN VIRTUAL FRANCHISEBlountstownCombinedKG-121·

Cities in Calhoun County

Blountstown4 schoolsAltha1 schoolClarksville1 school

About Calhoun County

Calhoun County is a sparse Florida county of about 13,492 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 2,031 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $50,517, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 26% lower than the Florida median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Calhoun County comprises 2 elementary schools (689 students), 1 high school (658), and 3 combined or other schools.

CALHOUN dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,031 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,031 students, declined 9% from the 2,237 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Calhoun County closed 1 school, going from 7 to 6.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Calhoun County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Calhoun County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Calhoun County, Florida, with a combined enrollment of about 2,031.
How many high schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Florida has 1 public high school, serving approximately 658 students.
How many elementary schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Florida has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 689 students.
What is the largest school district in Calhoun County?
CALHOUN is the largest school district in Calhoun County, serving approximately 2,031 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Florida has a population of approximately 13,492, with a median age of 42. About 19.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Calhoun County?
Median household income in Calhoun County is $50,517, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Calhoun County?
Approximately 13.6% of adults 25 and older in Calhoun County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Calhoun County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.5% of students in Calhoun County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Florida county average of 51.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County schools?
Across Calhoun County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Calhoun County?
Calhoun County residents are approximately 76% White, 5% Hispanic, 12% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data