Total enrollment
1,040
-135 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Calhoun
Kentucky · Public K-12
Calhoun's public-school directory totals 4 schools, with student enrollment near 1,040 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Calhoun
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 290 |
| McLean County Alternative Center | High | 09-12 | 2 |
| McLean County High School | High | 09-12 | 427 |
| McLean County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 321 |
About Calhoun
Calhoun, Kentucky is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,040 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Calhoun is around 260 students, 44% below the Kentucky average of about 467.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Calhoun has contracted 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,175 students to 1,040. Over that span, Calhoun gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 95% to 91%.
On allk12, the community for Calhoun discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.