For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 861 students in Calhoun County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, GA are Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County Elementary School and Calhoun County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)
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 Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun County Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
133 Cougar Lane
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Edison, GA 39846
(229) 545-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 103 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 elementary schools in Calhoun County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, GA include Pataula Charter Academy, Calhoun County Elementary School and Calhoun County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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