For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 325 students in Calhoun, TN (there are , serving 11 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Calhoun, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Calhoun, TN is Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Sherwood Ave
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun, TN include Calhoun Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun?
1 public schools are located in Calhoun.
What percentage of students in Calhoun go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Calhoun are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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