For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,051 students in Calhoun County, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, FL are Altha Public School, Blountstown Elementary School and Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altha Public School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25820 Ne Fuqua Cir
Altha, FL 32421
(850) 762-3121
Altha, FL 32421
(850) 762-3121
Grades: PK-12
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Blountstown Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17586 Main Street N
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8169
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8169
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20448 Nw Pennington Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Blountstown High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18597 Ne Sr 69
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5724
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5724
Grades: 6-12
| 685 students
Rank: #55.
Carr Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18987 Nw Sr 73
Clarksville, FL 32430
(850) 674-5395
Clarksville, FL 32430
(850) 674-5395
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: n/an/a
20448 Ne Pennington Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17586 Main St N
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8234
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8234
Grades: 6-8
| 314 students
17283 Nw Charlie Johns St
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8661
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20859 Central Ave East G20
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5927
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5927
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Calhoun County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
720859 E Central Ave, G20
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-592
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-592
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20448 Nw Pennington Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
20048 Nw Pennington Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, FL include Altha Public School, Blountstown Elementary School and Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
6 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Blountstown High School vs. Altha Public School, Blountstown Elementary School vs. Carr Elementary & Middle School, Altha Public School vs. Blountstown High School
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