According to the Georgia Department of Education, enrollment at Sonoraville High School for the 2024-25 school year included 21 African American students, representing a 4.5% decline from the prior year.
The school’s total student count was 1,074 for the 2024-25 school year. African American students comprised 2% of the population, making them the second smallest demographic group at the school.
Sonoraville High School is part of the Gordon County School District, which is administered from its central office in Calhoun.
Of the 10 schools within Gordon County School District, Sonoraville High had the highest number of African American students enrolled in 2024-25, with 21 students.
The Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report noted more than 1.7 million students across the state’s public schools. Enrollment was largest in elementary grades with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by 388,733 middle school students (22.7%), and 539,092 high school students (31.4%).
The Georgia Department of Education reports that chronic absenteeism continues to challenge schools, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024. In response, GaDOE initiated a statewide effort that features an attendance dashboard, public information campaigns, and targeted support in high-need districts to improve attendance.
In 2025, new legislative changes amended school attendance laws to prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The updates also introduced additional reporting requirements and support programs for alternative diploma paths.
For 2026, Georgia’s average student-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total African American students | % of African American students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,047 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 1,001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 1,015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 996 | 9 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 1,067 | 10 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 1,083 | 21 | 2% |
| 2016-17 | 1,110 | 22 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 1,123 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018-19 | 1,062 | 21 | 2% |
| 2019-20 | 1,074 | 21 | 2% |
| 2020-21 | 1,112 | 22 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 1,114 | 22 | 2% |
| 2022-23 | 1,115 | 22 | 2% |
| 2023-24 | 1,115 | 22 | 2% |
| 2024-25 | 1,074 | 21 | 2% |
Information in this article was obtained from the Georgia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
