Sonoraville High School is a high school located outside of Calhoun, Georgia, United States, in the unincorporated community of Sonoraville. It serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Gordon County School District. Sonoraville High School has 971 students.
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Sonoraville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonoraville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sonoraville High School's student population of 1,130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Setting a Higher Standard
School Rankings
Sonoraville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonoraville High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
2%
36%
White
81%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoraville High School's ranking?
Sonoraville High School is ranked #1059 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sonoraville High School often compared to?
Sonoraville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhoun High School, Gordon Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sonoraville High School?
The graduation rate of Sonoraville High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sonoraville High School?
1,130 students attend Sonoraville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sonoraville High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoraville High School?
Sonoraville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sonoraville High School offer ?
Sonoraville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonoraville High School part of?
Sonoraville High School is part of Gordon County School District.
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