Enrollment
146
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130075004081
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun County High School
Calhoun County High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Edison, Georgia, enrolling 146 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Calhoun County High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Georgia schools and 22% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 146 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Calhoun County spends $19,326 per pupil, 39% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 146 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Calhoun County also operates Calhoun County Elementary School (207 students) and Calhoun County Middle School (90 students) alongside Calhoun County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Calhoun County High School compares
Calhoun County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,326
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Calhoun County High School.
$19,326
Per student
+39%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 49.2%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Edison on the city page.
Is Calhoun County High School a good school?
Calhoun County High School earns 24/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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