Enrollment
1,094
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130243003374
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sonoraville High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sonoraville High School
Sonoraville High School is a mid-sized high school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 1,094 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,094 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #321, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 336 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,094 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Calhoun's high schools, it stands alongside Calhoun High School (1,282 students): Sonoraville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 20.7:1).
Gordon County also operates Gordon Central High School (875 students) and Red Bud Middle School (786 students) alongside Sonoraville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sonoraville High School compares
Sonoraville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gordon County, which includes Sonoraville High School.
$13,413
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 20.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,094 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sonoraville High School a good school?
Sonoraville High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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