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#987 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 44% in state

Sonoraville High School

High School · Gordon County · Calhoun, GA

A Gordon County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701

  • Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation0.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$12,922
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Sonoraville High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sonoraville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average497/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,075

Median home value

$210,900

Median rent

$841/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

12%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
0.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·3 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Gordon County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gordon Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–12Not available843Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Gordon County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$12,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sonoraville High School is listed in Gordon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sonoraville High School

Sonoraville High School is a public high school in Calhoun, GA, part of Gordon County, serving approximately 1,130 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #987 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sonoraville High School

What grades does Sonoraville High School serve?

Sonoraville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sonoraville High School?

Sonoraville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoraville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sonoraville High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sonoraville High School rank in GA?

Sonoraville High School ranks #987 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Sonoraville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sonoraville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Sonoraville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sonoraville High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sonoraville High School a charter school?

No, Sonoraville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sonoraville High School a Title I school?

No, Sonoraville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sonoraville High School?

64.4% of students at Sonoraville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,130
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gordon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 30701)
43,078
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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