For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,273 students in Calhoun, GA (there are , serving 535 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Calhoun, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Calhoun, GA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,301 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Gr: 4-6 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,130 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6603
Gr: PK-K | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Gr: 1-3 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Calhoun, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calhoun Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South River Street
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-6662
7300 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-0793
Gr: 8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun?
12 public schools are located in Calhoun.
What percentage of students in Calhoun go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Calhoun are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Calhoun are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun include: Calhoun Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School vs. Ashworth Middle School, Ashworth Middle School vs. Calhoun Middle School
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