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Calhoun County

Georgia · Public K-12

Public schools in Calhoun County, Georgia total 4, with combined enrollment of about 1,021 students against a county population of 5,498. That breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Calhoun County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,021
-143 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
33%
was 35%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
57%
was 59%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,021
NCES CCD
Median income
$46,940
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.4%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
207 students
Middle
1
90 students
High
1
146 students
Combined / other
1
578 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy
578 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
33%
Hispanic
7%
Black
57%
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

Test scores in Calhoun County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Calhoun County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Pataula Charter AcademyEdisonCombinedPK-12578·
Calhoun County Elementary SchoolEdisonElementaryPK-05207·
Calhoun County High SchoolEdisonHigh09-12146·
Calhoun County Middle SchoolEdisonMiddle06-0890·

Cities in Calhoun County

Edison4 schools

About Calhoun County

Across the sparse Georgia county of Calhoun County of about 5,498 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,021 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $46,940, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 18%. That income level is 25% noticeably below the Georgia median.

On the school-mix side, Calhoun County is built around 1 elementary school (207 students), 1 middle school (90), 1 high school (146), and 1 combined or other schools.

State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 578 students across Calhoun County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Calhoun County has decreased 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,164 students to 1,021.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Calhoun County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

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 1,021.
How many high schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 146 students.
How many middle schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 90 students.
How many elementary schools are in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 207 students.
What is the largest school district in Calhoun County?
State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy is the largest school district in Calhoun County, serving approximately 578 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 98.4% 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 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calhoun County schools?
Across Calhoun County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data