Calhoun County Schools & Education
Calhoun County, Florida
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,828
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,118
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 36/100
State Score Position
#27
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calhoun County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Calhoun County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,828 per pupil, Calhoun County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Florida average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calhoun County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #27 of 67 Florida counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,828
$290 below the state average
School coverage
6
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Calhoun County has 6 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Calhoun County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Calhoun County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#27
of 67 Florida counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CALHOUN
Elementary and high visible
2,129 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CALHOUN is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Calhoun County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Calhoun County, Florida
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate and Specialized Learning in Calhoun
Calhoun County operates a very small school network with just six public schools serving 2,129 students. The system includes two elementary schools, one high school, and three specialized centers. This small footprint allows for a highly personalized approach to public education within a single district.
Consolidated District Excellence
The Calhoun District serves as the sole provider for all 2,129 students in the county. There are zero charter schools, which keeps the community's focus and resources entirely on the six core district locations. This centralized structure helps maintain the county's high graduation rates and consistent performance.
Rural Roots and Community Schools
The educational experience is primarily rural, with four schools in rural locales and two in town settings. The average school size is 426 students, though the main campus, Blountstown High, serves 695 students. It is a place where everyone knows everyone, from the smallest primary classes to the high school level.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Calhoun County
Reported Enrollment
2,129
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Calhoun County
CALHOUN
6 Public Schools in Calhoun County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLOUNTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN | BLOUNTSTOWN, 32424Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 695 |
| ALTHA PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN | ALTHA, 32421Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 674 |
| BLOUNTSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN | BLOUNTSTOWN, 32424Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 490 |
| CARR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN | CLARKSVILLE, 32430Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 228 |
| CALHOUN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | Record | CALHOUN | BLOUNTSTOWN, 32424Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 42 |
| CALHOUN VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | Record | CALHOUN | BLOUNTSTOWN, 32424Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 0 |
CARR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL
CALHOUN
CLARKSVILLE, 32430 / Rural: Distant
CALHOUN VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
CALHOUN
BLOUNTSTOWN, 32424 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,828
State avg $6,118
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Schools in Calhoun County, Florida — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calhoun County, Florida?
Calhoun County operates a very small school network with just six public schools serving 2,129 students. The system includes two elementary schools, one high school, and three specialized centers. This small footprint allows for a highly personalized approach to public education within a single district.
What are the major school districts in Calhoun County, Florida?
The Calhoun District serves as the sole provider for all 2,129 students in the county. There are zero charter schools, which keeps the community's focus and resources entirely on the six core district locations. This centralized structure helps maintain the county's high graduation rates and consistent performance.
What is the school experience like in Calhoun County?
The educational experience is primarily rural, with four schools in rural locales and two in town settings. The average school size is 426 students, though the main campus, Blountstown High, serves 695 students. It is a place where everyone knows everyone, from the smallest primary classes to the high school level.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.