- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calhoun, GA
Sonoraville High School
Federal NCES profile for Sonoraville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130243003374
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonoraville High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonoraville High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoraville High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243003374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sonoraville High School held near 1,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 67.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130243003374 · Calhoun, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,094 enr · 16.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordon Central High School (875 students)
Sonoraville High School held near 1,130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.9 → 67.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sonoraville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- Ashworth Middl
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- Red Bud Elemen
Red Bud Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Sonoraville High School reports 1,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonoraville High School compares
Sonoraville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Georgia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
238
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Sonoraville High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonoraville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashworth Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonoraville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Calhoun
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,094 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sonoraville High School
How many students attend Sonoraville High School?
Sonoraville High School has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,142 (2022-23) → 1,130 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonoraville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonoraville High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonoraville High School?
39.4% of students at Sonoraville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonoraville High School?
The largest demographic group at Sonoraville High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonoraville High School?
Sonoraville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sonoraville High School rank among high schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonoraville High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Sonoraville High School, Gordon County also operates Gordon Central High School (875 students), Red Bud Middle School (786 students), and Sonoraville Elementary (584 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.