Calhoun County High School

Summary:

Calhoun County High School is a small public high school in Edison, Georgia, serving 163 students in grades 9-12. Located within the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 198 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school faces significant academic challenges.

Calhoun County High School consistently performs well below the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from just 3.1% in Algebra I to 12.5% in United States History, compared to state averages of 44% and 38.7%, respectively. While the school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 85.0% to 92.9%, they still indicate room for improvement. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant economic challenges that may contribute to the academic struggles.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Early County High School and Randolph Clay High School, Calhoun County High School's academic performance is generally lower. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Early County High School had significantly higher proficiency rates in American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and Biology. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Calhoun County High School, the school's academic performance remains below the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846

(229) 310-2082

District: Calhoun County

SchoolDigger Rank:
425^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,680

Feeder schools for Calhoun County High School:

Elementary:	Calhoun County Elementary School
Middle:	Calhoun County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.6%

White:

0.7%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calhoun County High School ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Calhoun County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.6%), Hispanic (0.7%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calhoun County High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Calhoun County High School employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calhoun County High School is $11,680.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Calhoun County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County High School 425^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Calhoun County High School in the ranking list.)

Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 198^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calhoun County High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2015	21.47	347^th	435	20.2%
2016	40.53	214^th	426	49.8%
2017	22.18	328^th	420	21.9%
2018	19.18	349^th	428	18.5%
2019	21.67	339^th	438	22.6%
2022	14.68	369^th	429	14.0%
2023	17.02	364^th	442	17.6%
2024	8.91	425^th	458	7.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Calhoun County High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2013	1	164	3	168
2014	1	172	3	176
2015	1	180	5	186
2016	1	195	4	200
2017	3	187	5	195
2018	2	191	5	198
2019	1	178	2	181
2020	2	185	5	192
2021	4	157	3	164
2022	3	162	3	168
2023	1	157	5	163
2024	1	138	1	140

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Calhoun County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	168	14.4	11.6	91.1
2014	176	15.0	11.7	95.5
2015	186	13.0	14.3	98.4
2016	200	10.0	20.0	98.5
2017	195	11.4	17.1	100
2018	198	13.6	14.5	100
2019	181	11.8	15.3	100
2020	192	15.4	12.4	100
2021	164	13.3	12.3	100
2022	168	13.8	12.1	n/a
2023	163	13.6	11.9	100
2024	140	11.2	12.5	96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Calhoun County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	168	14.4	11.6	91.1
2014	176	15.0	11.7	95.5
2015	186	13.0	14.3	98.4
2016	200	10.0	20.0	98.5
2017	195	11.4	17.1	100
2018	198	13.6	14.5	100
2019	181	11.8	15.3	100
2020	192	15.4	12.4	100
2021	164	13.3	12.3	100
2022	168	13.8	12.1	n/a
2023	163	13.6	11.9	100
2024	140	11.2	12.5	96.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Calhoun County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$798 (7.6%)	$9,634 (92.3%)	$10,433
2018	$983 (8.4%)	$10,722 (91.6%)	$11,705
2019	$954 (8.2%)	$10,726 (91.8%)	$11,680

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calhoun County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 339^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 364^th of 442 High schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Calhoun County High School)	5.3	9.8	4.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Calhoun County)	5.3	9.8	4.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Calhoun County High School)	36.6	37.5	0.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Calhoun County)	36.6	37.5	0.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Calhoun County High School)	16.7	11.7	5%
End of Course Biology (Calhoun County)	16.7	11.7	5%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Calhoun County High School)	9.8	13.9	4.1%
End of Course United States History (Calhoun County)	9.8	13.9	4.1%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	163	9.9%
African American	178	157	11.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Calhoun County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calhoun County High School	Public	9-12	133 Cougar Lane	Edison	39846	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 310-2082	140	11	12.5	96.4%	1 (0.7%)	138 (98.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.9	425^th of 458 public high schools	7.2%		17	364^th of 442 public high schools	17.6%	61	10.6	3.1	8.6	12.5	$11,680	$954	$10,726
Randolph Clay High School	Public	9-12	3451 Ga Highway 266	Cuthbert	39840	Randolph County	Randolph County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 732-2101	237	16	15.0	87.8%	2 (0.8%)	229 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	17.7	378^th of 458 public high schools	17.5%		10.8	410^th of 442 public high schools	7.2%	32	14.3	36.5	13.3	16.4	$16,911	$1,567	$15,344
Early County High School	Public	9-12	12020 Columbia St	Blakely	39823	Early County	Early County	No	No	No	No	(229) 723-3006	515	48	10.6	77.9%	76 (14.8%)	405 (78.6%)	8 (1.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)	25.3	326^th of 458 public high schools	28.8%		15.1	379^th of 442 public high schools	14.3%	53	29.1	17.8	25.0	21.7	$10,433	$565	$9,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Calhoun County High School

What district is Calhoun County High School in?

Calhoun County

What schools feed into Calhoun County High School?

Calhoun County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calhoun County Elementary School
Middle : Calhoun County Middle School

Is Calhoun County High School a good school?

Calhoun County High School ranks in the bottom 7.2% of Georgia high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Calhoun County High School?

Students at Calhoun County High School are 99% African American.

How many students attend Calhoun County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Calhoun County High School.

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