Summary:
Calhoun County, Georgia has only one high school, Calhoun County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools in recent years and struggles with low academic performance, particularly on state assessments where proficiency rates are significantly below the state average.
Calhoun County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 85.4%, which is below the state average. The school also serves a high-poverty population, with 96.43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the high per-student spending of $11,680 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1, the school has not been able to translate these resources into improved student outcomes.
Overall, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive improvement plan at Calhoun County High School to address the persistent challenges in academic performance and student achievement. The school's low rankings and significant gaps in proficiency rates compared to the state average suggest that students in Calhoun County are not receiving the quality education they deserve.
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