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John L Coble Elementary School

Calhoun Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 535 students in Calhoun, GA, 6% of all K-12 students in Calhoun, GA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private schools in Calhoun, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Calhoun Private Schools (2026-27)

Georgia-Cumberland Academy Photo
Georgia-Cumberland Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
397 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-4591
(1)
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John L Coble Elementary School Photo
John L Coble Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
450 Academy Dr Sw
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-1578
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Philadelphia Christian School Photo
Philadelphia Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
358 Hensley Rd SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-3233
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Calhoun, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
535
Students
+53.7% (+187 students) 10-yr
$8,592
Avg. Tuition
+243.7% (+$6,092) 5-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
28%
Students of Color
-6.7% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Calhoun)
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
913 Schools
# Students
535 Students
161,876 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025178198179
2024178192172
2023150197174
2022154206185
2021146199180
2020145188171
2019145199175
2018145194172
2017174206180
2016174205178
2015174187167
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% Students of Color
28%
28%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202528%28%34%
202428%27%34%
202338%27%33%
202227%29%33%
202127%29%32%
202027%27%32%
201938%28%31%
201838%27%31%
201730%29%32%
201630%28%32%
201530%29%32%
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0.63
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.630.590.65
20240.630.600.65
20230.530.590.65
20220.590.580.64
20210.550.570.64
20200.550.570.64
20190.640.570.63
20180.640.570.63
20170.520.550.61
20160.520.550.61
20150.520.560.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
282 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,817 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20254%4%5%
20244%4%5%
20235%4%5%
20225%3%4%
20215%3%4%
20205%3%4%
20196%4%4%
20186%3%4%
201710%2%4%
201610%3%4%
201510%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
67 Students
5,434 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202513%3%9%
202413%3%9%
202315%3%9%
202213%3%8%
202114%3%9%
202014%3%9%
201915%3%8%
201815%3%8%
201712%2%8%
201612%2%8%
201512%2%8%
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# Black Students
33 Students
16,729 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20256%10%7%
20246%10%7%
20237%10%8%
202213%10%7%
202113%10%7%
202013%10%8%
201914%10%7%
201814%11%7%
20178%10%7%
20168%10%7%
20158%11%8%
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# White Students
298 Students
93,728 Students
% White Students
56%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202556%58%52%
202456%58%52%
202366%59%52%
202261%60%54%
202164%61%54%
202064%61%54%
201956%61%56%
201856%62%56%
201767%63%58%
201667%63%58%
201567%62%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
177 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
117 Students
40,751 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202521%25%26%
202421%25%26%
20237%24%25%
20228%24%25%
20214%23%25%
20204%23%24%
20199%22%24%
20189%21%23%
20173%23%22%
20163%22%22%
20153%22%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
39 Teachers
17,048 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202514:110:111:1
202414:110:111:1
202314:110:111:1
202214:110:111:1
202114:110:111:1
202014:110:112:1
201917:110:112:1
201817:110:112:1
201716:110:112:1
201616:110:112:1
201516:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
61%
54%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202561%54%55%
202461%54%54%
202346%53%54%
202246%53%54%
202146%52%54%
202029%51%54%
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025181415
2024181415
2023181415
2022181415
2021181415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,592
$14,188

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$8,592$14,368$15,012
2024$8,592$12,784$13,254
2023$7,863$11,815$12,626
2022$4,182$11,259$12,187
2021$3,990$10,884$11,800
2020$2,500$10,375$11,512
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202550%29%34%
202450%28%34%
202350%27%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,310
$4,615

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$1,310$4,205$7,073
2024$1,310$3,981$6,930
2023$1,310$3,693$6,469
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearCalhoun, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202585%78%81%
202485%80%85%
202385%81%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Calhoun, GA?
The top ranked private schools in Calhoun, GA include Georgia-Cumberland Academy and John L Coble Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Calhoun?
3 private schools are located in Calhoun.
What percentage of students in Calhoun go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Calhoun are educated in private schools (compared to the GA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Calhoun?
100% of private schools in Calhoun are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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