Sonoraville High enrolls 10 Asian students for 2024-25, lowest among racial groups

There were 10 Asian students enrolled at Sonoraville High School for the 2024-25 school year, representing a 9.1% decrease from the prior year, reports the Georgia Department of Education.

The reported total enrollment at Sonoraville High School reached 1,074 students in 2024-25. Asian students made up just 1% of the population, remaining the school’s smallest demographic.

The school is part of Gordon County School District, which operates out of Calhoun.

Of the 10 Gordon County School District schools, Red Bud Middle School had the highest number of Asian students enrolled in 2024-25, with a total of 15.

Data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows Georgia’s public schools were about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism has remained a pressing concern in Georgia schools since the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, based on Georgia Department of Education reports. To address this, GaDOE implemented a statewide effort including a real-time attendance dashboard, awareness campaign, and additional support for high-need districts to improve student attendance.

In 2025, state lawmakers updated attendance laws to prohibit expelling students solely for absenteeism. The law now requires more detailed reporting and aligns with pathways enabling students to earn diplomas through alternative means.

By 2026, Georgia’s student-to-teacher ratio averaged about 14:1, bettering the nationwide figure of 15:1.

Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.