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Apalachee High School

High School · Barrow County · Winder, GA

A Barrow County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

940 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680

  • Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$12,943
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Apalachee High School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Apalachee High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,377/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,038

Median home value

$244,700

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
7.5% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethlehem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–124.1 mi627Compare →
Barrow Arts and Sciences AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available943Compare →
Winder-barrow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available1,856Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Barrow County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#8 of 16
District spending per student
$12,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apalachee High School is listed in Barrow County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apalachee High School

Apalachee High School is a public high school in Winder, GA, part of Barrow County, serving approximately 1,928 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,265 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apalachee High School

What grades does Apalachee High School serve?

Apalachee High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Apalachee High School?

Apalachee High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apalachee High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Apalachee High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apalachee High School rank in GA?

Apalachee High School ranks #1,265 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Apalachee High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Apalachee High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Apalachee High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apalachee High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apalachee High School a charter school?

No, Apalachee High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apalachee High School a Title I school?

No, Apalachee High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apalachee High School?

65.4% of students at Apalachee High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,928
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
124
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Barrow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 30680)
47,433
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30680; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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