Calhoun High School
355 S River St, Calhoun, GA 30701. 297 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 58.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
The path from Calhoun
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 35%Georgia private college 5.7%Out-of-state college 9.4%Georgia technical college 8.1%Career credential, working 13.8%Working, not in college 15.8%Not found in Georgia records 12.1%Share of the 297 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, University of Mississippi, Liberty University, University of Alabama, Birmingham-Denta, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Dalton State College 42 29% $2,353 $46,083 $13,419 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 21 49% $4,043 $39,355 $7,491 Kennesaw State University 21 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Georgia Southern University 10 54% $16,785 $59,167 $20,568 Georgia Highlands College 9 20% $5,521 $46,880 $13,500 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.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
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
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Gordon Central High School (2.3 mi, 40.3% to college) · Sonoraville High School (8.0 mi, 49.1% to college) · Adairsville High School (11.3 mi, 46.5% to college) · Model High (15.4 mi, 66.6% to college) · Southeast Whitfield County High School (16.2 mi, 50.9% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Calhoun City attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Calhoun | Calhoun City | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 58.2% | 58.2% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 97.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,053 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 57.4% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Calhoun High School graduates go to college?
- 58.2% of the Class of 2024 at Calhoun High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Calhoun High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Calhoun High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Calhoun High School?
- Calhoun High School has a four-year graduation rate of 97.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Calhoun High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 27.4% of Calhoun High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
