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Best 30701 Georgia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,187 students in 30701, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 461 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 30701, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in 30701, GA are Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 30701 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 30701, GA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 30701, GA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
399 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
355 S River St
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9213
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7130
Gr: 4-6 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4151 Red Bud Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Red Bud Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
430 Floyd Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5261
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Sonoraville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7340 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 602-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 1,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
380 Barrett Rd.
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-6563
Gr: PK-K | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Primary School
102 Raymond King Dr
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-8323
Gr: 1-3 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 30701, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in 30701, GA include Sonoraville Elementary School, Calhoun Middle School and Belwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 30701?
12 public schools are located in 30701.
What percentage of students in 30701 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 30701 are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 30701?
30701 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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