Georgia public high school · Gordon County

Sonoraville High School

7340 Fairmount Hwy Se, Calhoun, GA 30701. 270 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 49.1% of them enrolled in college within a year.

49.1%Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)10.9 pts below Georgia (60%)
14.3%Earned a bachelor's or higher within 5 years (Class of 2019)3.5 pts below the typical Georgia school (17.8%)
94.8%4-year graduation rate (2025)7.5 pts above Georgia (87.2%)
1,017Average SAT, highest score (2025)Georgia average: 1,037
72.5%AP exams scored 3 or higher (2025)7.9 pts above the typical Georgia school (64.6%)
65.5%Graduates eligible for the HOPE Scholarship (2025)15.4 pts above Georgia (50%)

The path from Sonoraville

How we measure this
  1. 1

    The year after graduation, Class of 2024

    Georgia public college 24.4%Georgia private college 5.9%Out-of-state college 8.1%Georgia technical college 10.7%Career credential, working 4.1%Working, not in college 35.2%Not found in Georgia records 11.5%

    Share of the 270 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

  2. 2

    Where they enrolled

    Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.

    Most common out-of-state choices: Jacksonville State University, Liberty University, Alabama A & M University, Bryan College-Dayton, Carson-Newman University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)

  3. 3

    What those colleges lead to

    CollegeStudents from hereGraduation rateAvg. net price / yrMedian earnings, 10 yrsMedian debt
    Dalton State College3729%$2,353$46,083$13,419
    Georgia Northwestern Technical College2749%$4,043$39,355$7,491
    Kennesaw State University850%$16,325$62,766$21,500
    Georgia Highlands College620%$5,521$46,880$13,500
    Reinhardt University438%$29,893$53,450$23,250

    College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.

  4. 4

    Five and eight years later

    Class of 2019, five years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14.3%
    Associate degree8.6%
    Certificate or other credential15.2%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet10.7%
    No credential, not enrolled51.2%

    Class of 2016, eight years after high school

    Bachelor's or higher14.1%
    Associate degree10.2%
    Certificate or other credential15.7%
    Still enrolled, no credential yet3.9%
    No credential, not enrolled56.3%

    Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.

College-going over time

40%50%60%70%80%20072009201120132015201720192021202349%
Sonoraville High SchoolGeorgia, all public high schools

Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Ready for college work?

10.5%Needed remedial math in college (Class of 2024)Georgia public colleges only
3.2%Needed remedial English
21.1%Earned 24+ college credits in year one (Class of 2021)Georgia: 33.1%

Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.

Who attends

White79%
Hispanic14%
Multiracial3%
Black2%
Asian1%
81%Economically disadvantaged studentsGeorgia: 68%
13.2%In gifted programs

Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.

Where it is

Nearby high schools: Gordon Central High School (7.0 mi, 40.3% to college) · Calhoun High School (8.0 mi, 58.2% to college) · Adairsville High School (9.1 mi, 46.5% to college) · Cass High School (12.2 mi, 47% to college) · Model High (18.2 mi, 66.6% to college)

Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Gordon County attendance zone for an address.

Compared with the district and state

MeasureSonoravilleGordon CountyGeorgia
Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024)49.1%45.8%60%
4-year graduation rate (2025)94.8%—87.2%
Average SAT (2025)1,017—1,037
HOPE eligible (2025)65.5%—50%

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Quick answers

What percent of Sonoraville High School graduates go to college?
49.1% of the Class of 2024 at Sonoraville High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
Which colleges do Sonoraville High School graduates attend most?
The colleges enrolling the most Sonoraville High School graduates are Dalton State College, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
What is the graduation rate at Sonoraville High School?
Sonoraville High School has a four-year graduation rate of 94.8%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
How many Sonoraville High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
14.3% of Sonoraville High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.