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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
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Students at Sonoraville High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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
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
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Gordon County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 843 | Compare → |
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%
- Phone
- (706) 602-0320
- 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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