Sonoraville High School

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Sonoraville High School ranks 176 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sonoraville High School is a public high school located in Calhoun, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,142 students. The school is part of the Gordon County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sonoraville High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.2% in 2018-2019 to 96.6% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Gordon Central High School. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is generally on par with or slightly above the Gordon County and state averages, particularly in United States History, where it has consistently outperformed the county and state. Additionally, Sonoraville High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.5 to 17 in the past three years, lower than the ratios at Cass High School (15.6) and Cartersville High School (15.6).

While Sonoraville High School performs well in many areas, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in subjects like Algebra I and American Literature and Composition, where the school's proficiency rates are below the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.16% to 49.39% in the past three years, suggesting the need for additional resources and support to ensure student success. Overall, Sonoraville High School appears to be a strong-performing school within the Gordon County School District, with a focus on maintaining high graduation rates and solid academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7340 Fairmount Hwy SE
Calhoun, GA 30701

(706) 602-0320

District: Gordon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,633

Feeder schools for Sonoraville High School:

Elementary:	Fairmount Elementary School
	Red Bud Elementary School
	Sonoraville Elementary
Middle:	Red Bud Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,130

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sonoraville High School ranks better than 61.6% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sonoraville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonoraville High School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Sonoraville High School employs 67.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonoraville High School is $9,633.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sonoraville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sonoraville High School 176^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Sonoraville High School in the ranking list.)

Gordon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon County 83^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sonoraville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	60.26	115^th	335	65.7%
2007	51.04	181^st	358	49.4%
2008	58.26	142^nd	370	61.6%
2009	58.16	150^th	372	59.7%
2010	63.75	124^th	384	67.7%
2011	60.91	146^th	402	63.7%
2012	64.89	112^th	396	71.7%
2013	54.87	174^th	425	59.1%
2014	54.80	163^rd	425	61.6%
2015	53.00	134^th	435	69.2%
2016	58.34	104^th	426	75.6%
2017	52.24	131^st	420	68.8%
2018	57.13	119^th	428	72.2%
2019	52.62	147^th	438	66.4%
2021	62.90	93^rd	410	77.3%
2022	51.06	164^th	429	61.8%
2023	45.95	200^th	442	54.8%
2024	51.50	176^th	458	61.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sonoraville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	433	9	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	4	463
2007	644	13	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	7	701
2008	896	18	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	10	971
2009	919	23	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	7	1006
2010	967	19	2	50	1	0	1	0	1040
2011	958	15	5	73	3	0	5	0	1059
2012	923	13	7	74	7	0	14	0	1038
2013	928	9	7	78	9	0	22	0	1053
2014	925	12	5	27	21	1	23	0	1014
2015	986	16	5	34	19	0	25	0	1085
2016	937	19	9	104	6	1	21	0	1097
2017	941	19	10	119	4	1	26	0	1120
2018	958	23	10	127	5	1	26	0	1150
2019	907	22	11	113	4	1	25	0	1083
2020	911	23	9	110	4	0	23	0	1080
2021	961	23	6	116	4	0	26	0	1136
2022	965	26	8	128	3	0	22	0	1152
2023	932	28	10	142	4	0	26	0	1142
2024	909	23	9	147	5	2	35	0	1130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sonoraville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	463	32.2	14.4	26.8
2007	701	52.5	13.4	42.5
2008	971	69.6	14.0	40
2009	1006	76.0	13.2	45.7
2010	1040	73.9	14.0	49.7
2011	1059	68.8	15.3	51.3
2012	1038	66.7	15.5	54.5
2013	1053	69.3	15.1	53.3
2014	1014	65.2	15.5	53.6
2015	1085	67.0	16.1	49.9
2016	1097	63.0	17.4	52.1
2017	1120	70.7	15.8	50.4
2018	1150	71.5	16.0	46.3
2019	1083	72.4	14.9	48
2020	1080	73.2	14.7	47.5
2021	1136	68.3	16.6	45.2
2022	1152	67.6	17.0	n/a
2023	1142	68.9	16.5	49.4
2024	1130	67.6	16.7	64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sonoraville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	463	32.2	14.4	26.8
2007	701	52.5	13.4	42.5
2008	971	69.6	14.0	40
2009	1006	76.0	13.2	45.7
2010	1040	73.9	14.0	49.7
2011	1059	68.8	15.3	51.3
2012	1038	66.7	15.5	54.5
2013	1053	69.3	15.1	53.3
2014	1014	65.2	15.5	53.6
2015	1085	67.0	16.1	49.9
2016	1097	63.0	17.4	52.1
2017	1120	70.7	15.8	50.4
2018	1150	71.5	16.0	46.3
2019	1083	72.4	14.9	48
2020	1080	73.2	14.7	47.5
2021	1136	68.3	16.6	45.2
2022	1152	67.6	17.0	n/a
2023	1142	68.9	16.5	49.4
2024	1130	67.6	16.7	64.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sonoraville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$373 (4.9%)	$7,289 (95.1%)	$7,662
2018	$382 (4.3%)	$8,428 (95.7%)	$8,810
2019	$492 (5.1%)	$9,140 (94.9%)	$9,632

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonoraville High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 200^th of 442 High schools	11.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Sonoraville High School)	39.4	32.9	6.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Gordon County)	40.6	30	10.6%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Sonoraville High School)	57.2	28.1	29.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Gordon County)	56.9	33.6	23.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Sonoraville High School)	54.1	45.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Gordon County)	53.4	38.7	14.7%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Sonoraville High School)	40.1	35.5	4.6%
End of Course United States History (Gordon County)	48.1	27.6	20.5%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1083	1142	5.4%
African American	22	28	27.3%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	113	142	25.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	907	932	2.8%
Two or More Races	25	26	4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	49.4%	1.4%

Schools Near Sonoraville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sonoraville High School	Public	9-12	7340 Fairmount Hwy SE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	No	(706) 602-0320	1,130	68	16.7	64.4%	909 (80.4%)	23 (2.0%)	147 (13.0%)	9 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	35 (3.1%)	51.5	176^th of 458 public high schools	61.6%		46	200^th of 442 public high schools	54.8%	24	40.3	40.8	38.8	50.2					$9,633	$492	$9,141
Gordon Central High School	Public	9-12	335 Warrior Path NE	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Gordon County	No	No	No	No	(706) 629-7391	843	56	15.1	79.0%	512 (60.7%)	26 (3.1%)	270 (32.0%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.1%)	37.5	253^rd of 458 public high schools	44.8%		27.8	298^th of 442 public high schools	32.6%	45	31.3	45.0	39.4	19.4					$10,053	$562	$9,491
Calhoun High School	Public	9-12	355 S River St	Calhoun	30701	Gordon County	Calhoun City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 629-9213	1,301	72	18.1	65.0%	607 (46.7%)	93 (7.1%)	529 (40.7%)	27 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (3.0%)	51.2	179^th of 458 public high schools	60.9%		37.7	245^th of 442 public high schools	44.6%	66	45.2	60.8	38.7	24.5					$8,036	$551	$7,485
Adairsville High School	Public	9-12	519 Old Highway 41 NW	Adairsville	30103	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	No	(770) 606-4151	1,233	69	18.0	55.5%	980 (79.5%)	68 (5.5%)	121 (9.8%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (4.2%)	54.4	160^th of 458 public high schools	65.1%		53.2	153^rd of 442 public high schools	65.4%	7	43.3	27.4	48.6	44.7					$9,529	$614	$8,915
Cass High School	Public	9-12	1000 Colonel Way NE	White	30184	Bartow County	Bartow County	No	No	No	No	(770) 606-5800	1,623	93	17.4	67.7%	864 (53.2%)	288 (17.7%)	353 (21.7%)	29 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	84 (5.2%)	43.9	218^th of 458 public high schools	52.4%		44.7	209^th of 442 public high schools	52.7%	9	36.0	13.6	36.4	48.0					$8,298	$390	$7,909
Model High	Public	8-12	3252 Calhoun Rd NE	Rome	30161	Floyd County	Floyd County	No	No	No	No	(706) 236-1895	919	51	17.9	38.1%	761 (82.8%)	64 (7.0%)	58 (6.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.0%)	74.7	72^nd of 458 public high schools	84.3%		66.9	90^th of 442 public high schools	79.6%	18	48.3	78.7	60.5	41.7	59.8	70.6	38.9	55.4	$11,118	$555	$10,563
Cartersville High School	Public	9-12	320 E Church St	Cartersville	30120	Bartow County	Cartersville City	No	No	No	No	(770) 382-3200	1,421	84	16.9	51.0%	679 (47.8%)	282 (19.8%)	342 (24.1%)	23 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	93 (6.5%)	48.6	197^th of 458 public high schools	57.0%		48.7	182^nd of 442 public high schools	58.8%	15	36.7	42.5	50.7	28.5					$8,202	$233	$7,969

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonoraville High School

What schools feed into Sonoraville High School?

Sonoraville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairmount Elementary School
Elementary : Red Bud Elementary School
Elementary : Sonoraville Elementary
Middle : Red Bud Middle School

Is Sonoraville High School a good school?

Sonoraville High School ranks 176^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sonoraville High School?

Students at Sonoraville High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Sonoraville High School in?

Gordon County

How many students attend Sonoraville High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,130 students attended Sonoraville High School.

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