- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edison, GA
Calhoun County High School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130075004081
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun County High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun County High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edison, GA.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Georgia
NCES ID 130075004081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Calhoun County High School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130075004081 · Edison, GA High · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 11.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun County Elementary School (207 students)
Calhoun County High School shrank from 163 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calhoun County
Calhoun County Elementary School
207 students
- This school
Calhoun County High School
146 students
- Calhoun County
Calhoun County Middle School
90 students
What this shows Calhoun County High School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun County High School compares
Calhoun County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Georgia - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
White 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Calhoun County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Calhoun County reports $19,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calhoun County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun County High School
How many students attend Calhoun County High School?
Calhoun County High School has 146 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edison, GA. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun County High School is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun County High School?
100.0% of students at Calhoun County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun County High School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun County High School is African American at 95.9% of enrollment, in Edison, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun County High School?
Calhoun County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calhoun County High School rank among public schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edison, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Calhoun County High School, Calhoun County also operates Calhoun County Elementary School (207 students) and Calhoun County Middle School (90 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.