For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 702 students in Calhoun County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, GA are Pataula Charter Academy and Calhoun County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Calhoun County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pataula Charter Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pataula Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18637 Hartford St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 354-4001
Gr: PK-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 310-2082
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 310-2082
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 Manry St
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 835-2435
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 835-2435
Gr: 6-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, GA include Pataula Charter Academy and Calhoun County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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