Summary:
Edison, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Calhoun County Middle School, which enrolls just 90 students across grades 6 through 8 in the Calhoun County district.
This small, rural school stands out for its rapid improvement. Over the past two years, its state ranking has climbed from the 6th percentile to the 25th percentile—a jump of 119 positions—suggesting recent efforts are paying off. In the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency rates were 25% in 6th grade, 29.6% in 7th grade, and 27.6% in 8th grade, all below state averages but showing strong gains in the upper grades. Seventh and 8th grade math proficiency nearly doubled from the prior year, while 6th grade dipped slightly. Science (17.2%) and social studies (10.3%) proficiency for 8th graders remain well behind state levels, with social studies representing the largest gap at 30 points. The most recent English Language Arts (ELA) scores from 2024-2025 ranged from 10% to 20.8% proficient, roughly 20-30 points below state averages; current ELA results are expected in December.
Financially, the school spends $22,910 per student—well above the state average—reflecting the high cost of serving a small, rural population, though results remain modest. Class sizes are relatively small at a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio, and chronic absenteeism (16.3%) is actually better than both the district (19.4%) and state (17.7%) averages, a positive sign for a school where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Because the school has only about 30 students per grade, year-to-year percentage swings can be large and should be interpreted cautiously. With just one middle school in the district, school and district scores are identical, making state comparisons the most useful benchmark for parents tracking progress.
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