Calhoun County High School

Calhoun County High School is a public high school located in Edison, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 180 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Calhoun County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia high schools over the past several years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 214 to 425 out of the total number of high schools in the state.

Calhoun County High School's four-year graduation rates have been relatively stable, ranging from 84.4% to 88.6% over the past few years, but these rates are still below the state average. The school's test scores on the Georgia Milestones Assessments are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% in United States History to 22.9% in Algebra I, compared to the state averages of 38.6% and 44.9%, respectively. Calhoun County High School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.43% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Calhoun County High School to the nearby Early County High School and Randolph Clay High School, it becomes evident that Calhoun County High School is performing significantly worse across various metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Calhoun County High School are not solely due to its rural location or the economic status of the community, but rather a deeper systemic issue within the school itself. The school's declining performance and the stark contrast with nearby schools indicate that there are deep-rooted systemic issues that need to be addressed through a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement.