Georgia public high school · Calhoun County

Calhoun County High School

133 Cougar Lane, Edison, GA 39846. 33 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 30.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.

30.2%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)29.8 pts below Georgia (60%)
6.7%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)11.1 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
91.5%4-year graduation rate (2025)4.3 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
—Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)
31.8%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)18.2 pts below Georgia (50%)

The path from Calhoun County

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 24.2%Out-of-state college 3%Georgia technical college 3%Career credential, working 12.1%Working, not in college 21.2%Not found in Georgia records 36.4%

    Share of the 33 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Columbia State Community College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Georgia Southwestern State University333%$10,170$55,890$18,250
    Fort Valley State University239%$12,421$41,857$26,738
    Albany State University130%$14,511$44,975$21,750
    Albany Technical College141%$2,966$34,861$11,300
    Clayton State University138%$8,868$54,701$25,250

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher6.7%
    Associate degree2.2%
    Certificate or other credential26.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet20%
    No credential, not enrolled44.4%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher9.1%
    Associate degree3.6%
    Certificate or other credential21.8%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet1.8%
    No credential, not enrolled63.6%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%20072009201120132015201720192021202330%
Calhoun County High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

66.7%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
33.3%Needed remedial English
13.7Average ACT composite (2025)Georgia: 21.5

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

Black96%
Hispanic3%
White1%
89%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Pataula Charter Academy (0.4 mi, 71.9% to college) · Randolph Clay High School (12.9 mi, 50.7% to college) · Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy (15.1 mi, 50.1% to college) · Early County High School (18.4 mi, 54.7% to college) · Terrell High School (22.5 mi, 69.5% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Calhoun County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureCalhoun CountyCalhoun CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)30.2%30.2%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91.5%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)——1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)31.8%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Calhoun County High School graduates go to college?
30.2% of the Class of 2024 at Calhoun County High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Calhoun County High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Calhoun County High School graduates are Georgia Southwestern State University, Fort Valley State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Calhoun County High School?
Calhoun County High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Calhoun County High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
6.7% of Calhoun County High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.