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:
425th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,680 Help


Feeder schools for Calhoun County High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.3%
Hispanic:
3.1%
White:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Calhoun County High School ranks worse than 92.8% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.91. (See more...)
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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.
Finance
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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 425th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Calhoun County High School in the ranking list.)

Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 198th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 21.47 347th 435 20.2%
2016 40.53 214th 426 49.8%
2017 22.18 328th 420 21.9%
2018 19.18 349th 428 18.5%
2019 21.67 339th 438 22.6%
2022 14.68 369th 429 14.0%
2023 17.02 364th 442 17.6%
2024 8.91 425th 458 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Calhoun County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 1 164 0 3 0 0 0 0 168
2014 1 172 0 3 0 0 0 0 176
2015 1 180 0 5 0 0 0 0 186
2016 1 195 0 4 0 0 0 0 200
2017 3 187 0 5 0 0 0 0 195
2018 2 191 0 5 0 0 0 0 198
2019 1 178 0 2 0 0 0 0 181
2020 2 185 0 5 0 0 0 0 192
2021 4 157 0 3 0 0 0 0 164
2022 3 162 0 3 0 0 0 0 168
2023 1 157 0 5 0 0 0 0 163

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 438 High schoolsRanks 364th 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)5.39.8
 4.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Calhoun County)5.39.8
 4.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Calhoun County High School)36.637.5
 0.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Calhoun County)36.637.5
 0.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Calhoun County High School)16.711.7
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Calhoun County)16.711.7
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Calhoun County High School)9.813.9
 4.1%
   End of Course United States History (Calhoun County)9.813.9
 4.1%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students181163
 9.9%
African American178157
 11.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Calhoun County High School

Students at Calhoun County High School are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Calhoun County High School.

Calhoun County High School is fed by the following schools:

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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