Public schools in Calhoun, GA
12 open public schools with an address in Calhoun, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,187
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Calhoun public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Calhoun, GA: 5 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,187 students, an average of 766 per school. The largest campus is Calhoun High School (1,282 students), and the largest elementary school is Calhoun Primary School (913).
Gordon County operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Calhoun campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 89% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Calhoun
Elementary schools in Calhoun
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belwood Elementary School Gordon County | PK–05 | 530 | 12.8:1 | |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy Calhoun City | PK–KG | 503 | 27.9:1 | |
| Calhoun Primary School Calhoun City | 01–03 | 913 | 17.2:1 | |
| Red Bud Elementary School Gordon County | PK–05 | 547 | 13.1:1 | |
| Sonoraville Elementary Gordon County | PK–05 | 584 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Calhoun
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Middle School Gordon County | 06–08 | 578 | 13.9:1 | |
| Calhoun Elementary School Calhoun City | 04–06 | 922 | 16.8:1 | |
| Calhoun Middle School Calhoun City | 07–08 | 573 | 15.8:1 | |
| Red Bud Middle School Gordon County | 06–08 | 786 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Calhoun
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School Calhoun City | 09–12 | 1,282 | 17.5:1 | |
| Gordon Central High School Gordon County | 09–12 | 875 | 16:1 | |
| Sonoraville High School Gordon County | 09–12 | 1,094 | 16.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.1%
- Hispanic30%
- Black4.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Calhoun schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,187 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Calhoun
How many public schools are in Calhoun, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Calhoun: 5 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 9,187 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Calhoun?
Schools with an address in Calhoun belong to 2 education agencies, led by Gordon County (7 schools), Calhoun City (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Calhoun?
Calhoun High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Calhoun, with 1,282 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Calhoun?
No school with an address in Calhoun is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Calhoun schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Calhoun public schools is 15.9:1, higher than the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Calhoun guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities