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Calhoun County

Georgia · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,042 students, in a county of 5,498 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,042
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,940
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.6%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy
575 students · 2 districts 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
34%
Hispanic
6%
Black
58%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
35%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
58%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
40
15.3% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pataula Charter AcademyEdisonOtherKG-12575·
Calhoun County Elementary SchoolEdisonElementaryPK-05206·
Calhoun County High SchoolEdisonHigh09-12163·
Calhoun County Middle SchoolEdisonMiddle06-0898·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Calhoun County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Calhoun County, Georgia, with a combined enrollment of about 1,042.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Calhoun County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Calhoun County?
State Charter Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy is the largest school district in Calhoun County, serving approximately 575 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County has roughly 5,498 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Calhoun County?
Median household income in Calhoun County is $46,940, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 17.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Calhoun County?
Approximately 13.0% 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 81.6% of students in Calhoun County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County schools?
Across Calhoun County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Calhoun County?
Calhoun County residents are approximately 34% White, 6% Hispanic, 58% Black, 0% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Calhoun County is owner-occupied?
Calhoun County has about 2,030 housing units, of which roughly 59.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data