Apalachee High School is a public high school located near Winder, Georgia, United States. The school mascot is a wildcat. Apalachee is a part of Barrow County Schools, a Title I district. Feeder schools include Haymon-Morris Middle School and Westside Middle School.
Serving 1,949 students in grades 9-12, Apalachee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,949 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apalachee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Apalachee High School's student population of 1,949 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,949 students
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apalachee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apalachee High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
20%
36%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Barrow County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apalachee High School's ranking?
Apalachee High School is ranked #1300 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Apalachee High School often compared to?
Apalachee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winder-barrow High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apalachee High School?
The graduation rate of Apalachee High School is 90%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Apalachee High School?
1,949 students attend Apalachee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Apalachee High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apalachee High School?
Apalachee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apalachee High School offer ?
Apalachee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apalachee High School part of?
Apalachee High School is part of Barrow County School District.
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