For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,051 students in Calhoun County, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, FL are Blountstown Elementary School, Altha Public School and Blountstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blountstown Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20883 Ne Fuller Warren Dr
Blountstown, FL 32414
(850) 674-8169
Blountstown, FL 32414
(850) 674-8169
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Altha Public School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25820 Ne Fuqua Cir
Altha, FL 32421
(850) 762-3121
Altha, FL 32421
(850) 762-3121
Gr: PK-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Blountstown High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18597 Ne Sr 69
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5724
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-5724
Gr: 6-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20448 Nw Pennington Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Carr Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18987 Nw Sr 73
Clarksville, FL 32430
(850) 674-5395
Clarksville, FL 32430
(850) 674-5395
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
20448 Nw Pennington Ave
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 674-8734
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, FL include Blountstown Elementary School, Altha Public School and Blountstown High School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
6 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Blountstown High School vs. Altha Public School, Blountstown Elementary School vs. Carr Elementary & Middle School, Carr Elementary & Middle School vs. Altha Public School
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