Calhoun, GA – For the ninth year in a row, Georgia students beat the national average on the ACT. “We are nearing a decade of Georgia students beating the national average on the ACT, with similar results on the SAT,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “Despite the challenges public schools across the country have faced over the last decade, our students continue to outperform the national average – our teachers, school leaders, families, and students should take great pride in that accomplishment. At the state level, we will continue to work to ensure our schools, districts, and teachers have the resources they need to continue producing great outcomes and successful futures for students.”
Calhoun City Schools is proud to announce that Calhoun High School's Class of 2025 has once again demonstrated excellence in academics, as reflected in the recently released ACT scores from the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The students exceeded the national average and contributed to Georgia's impressive achievement in surpassing national ACT performance for the ninth consecutive year.
Calhoun High School students achieved an average composite ACT score of 20.7, above the national average of 19.4.
“We are very proud of our Class of 2025,” said Dr. Allison Eubanks, Principal of Calhoun High School. “The performance of our students on the ACT reflects their dedication and the unwavering support they receive from our teachers, their families, and our community. At Calhoun, we work hard to create an environment where every student can reach their full potential, and these results demonstrate that our collective efforts are paying off.”
Calhoun High School students recorded standout results in Science and Reading, achieving average scores of 21.1 and 22, respectively, which are well above the national average of 20. Additionally, the percentage of students meeting ACT College Readiness Benchmarks across all subjects was significantly higher than national figures, particularly in Science and Reading.
All scores are based on the performance of 2025 high school graduates who took the ACT during their sophomore, junior, or senior years. To learn more about the 2025 ACT results, please visit the Georgia Department of Education website (gadoe.org).