Apalachee High School

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Apalachee High School ranks 233 rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Apalachee High School is a public high school located in Winder, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,894 students. The school is part of the Barrow County School District, which is ranked 105 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Apalachee High School has consistently maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.9% to 92.1% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments are generally lower than the Barrow County and Georgia state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Apalachee High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.06% to 49.16% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Apalachee High School's performance is lower than the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, which is ranked 34th out of 458 Georgia high schools and has significantly higher test scores across all subjects. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 163rd out of 420 Georgia high schools in 2016-2017 to 233rd out of 458 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may face challenges in addressing the underlying factors that impact student success, such as the high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680

(770) 586-5111

District: Barrow County

SchoolDigger Rank:
233^rd of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,243

Feeder schools for Apalachee High School:

Elementary:	Bramlett Elementary School
	County Line Elementary School
	Holsenbeck Elementary School
	Statham Elementary School
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	Winder Elementary School
Middle:	Bear Creek Middle School
	Russell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 1,928

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.5%

Hispanic:

30.8%

African American:

18.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Apalachee High School ranks worse than 50.9% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Apalachee High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Apalachee High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.5%), Hispanic (30.8%), African American (18.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Apalachee High School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Apalachee High School employs 124.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Apalachee High School is $8,243.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Apalachee High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Apalachee High School 233^rd of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Apalachee High School in the ranking list.)

Barrow County:

SchoolDigger ranks Barrow County 105^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Apalachee High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	62.44	107^th	335	68.1%
2007	52.93	169^th	358	52.8%
2008	70.26	89^th	370	75.9%
2009	59.53	142^nd	372	61.8%
2010	55.45	165^th	384	57.0%
2011	57.61	163^rd	402	59.5%
2012	58.13	153^rd	396	61.4%
2013	51.23	200^th	425	52.9%
2014	53.11	184^th	425	56.7%
2015	37.39	246^th	435	43.4%
2016	47.99	165^th	426	61.3%
2017	47.43	163^rd	420	61.2%
2018	48.55	168^th	428	60.7%
2019	45.46	190^th	438	56.6%
2021	39.17	217^th	410	47.1%
2022	39.15	231^st	429	46.2%
2023	35.54	259^th	442	41.4%
2024	41.64	233^rd	458	49.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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50%

by a parent
Monday, January 28, 2019

Don't even care bout growth of 9th grade students for future personal and team building skills
Coaching staff of football and basketball have no clue on personal care and growth of players to achieve success and people skills,,starts at 9th grade ,which they care nothing about and it shows in the win/ loss records and lackluster communication with parents of players and the " I really don't want to hear it" attitude Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, July 31, 2011

apalachee is terrible, the kids are horrible and the teachers dont care, some of them shouldnt even be allowed to teach. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Apalachee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	621	78	56	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	779
2002	872	131	86	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
2003	872	131	86	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
2004	912	145	86	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	1203
2005	941	179	96	76	1	n/a	n/a	30	1323
2006	953	190	96	113	2	n/a	n/a	27	1381
2007	1021	213	108	151	5	n/a	n/a	23	1521
2008	1042	234	110	169	2	n/a	n/a	29	1586
2009	1062	235	120	157	7	n/a	n/a	29	1610
2010	1030	244	134	182	4	2	56	0	1652
2011	996	230	115	190	4	2	48	0	1585
2012	1062	230	105	197	4	1	47	0	1646
2013	1096	226	99	210	4	2	43	0	1680
2014	1057	215	86	219	6	1	40	0	1624
2015	1054	212	78	247	6	0	51	0	1648
2016	1053	227	75	305	6	1	65	0	1732
2017	1036	227	73	341	7	1	69	0	1754
2018	1040	252	62	370	6	2	79	0	1811
2019	1055	276	66	392	6	2	90	0	1887
2020	1075	303	77	402	5	1	101	0	1964
2021	1033	303	74	402	3	1	101	0	1917
2022	961	305	76	468	5	0	95	0	1910
2023	883	334	73	499	2	0	103	0	1894
2024	801	360	69	593	3	0	102	0	1928

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Apalachee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	779	51.3	15.2	25
2002	1142	73.0	15.6	26.9
2003	1142	73.0	15.6	26.9
2004	1203	76.6	15.7	27.9
2005	1323	81.1	16.3	33.5
2006	1381	91.5	15.1	38.6
2007	1521	96.0	15.8	38.9
2008	1586	107.5	14.8	42.6
2009	1610	111.0	14.5	47.8
2010	1652	112.5	14.6	52.5
2011	1585	111.4	14.2	58
2012	1646	105.6	15.5	55.1
2013	1680	108.1	15.5	56
2014	1624	104.6	15.5	55.4
2015	1648	101.0	16.3	56.4
2016	1732	102.0	16.9	56
2017	1754	107.5	16.3	50.9
2018	1811	107.6	16.8	51.7
2019	1887	111.7	16.8	53.7
2020	1964	116.5	16.8	49
2021	1917	113.6	16.8	40.1
2022	1910	115.3	16.5	n/a
2023	1894	122.3	15.4	49.2
2024	1928	124.5	15.4	65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Apalachee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	779	51.3	15.2	25
2002	1142	73.0	15.6	26.9
2003	1142	73.0	15.6	26.9
2004	1203	76.6	15.7	27.9
2005	1323	81.1	16.3	33.5
2006	1381	91.5	15.1	38.6
2007	1521	96.0	15.8	38.9
2008	1586	107.5	14.8	42.6
2009	1610	111.0	14.5	47.8
2010	1652	112.5	14.6	52.5
2011	1585	111.4	14.2	58
2012	1646	105.6	15.5	55.1
2013	1680	108.1	15.5	56
2014	1624	104.6	15.5	55.4
2015	1648	101.0	16.3	56.4
2016	1732	102.0	16.9	56
2017	1754	107.5	16.3	50.9
2018	1811	107.6	16.8	51.7
2019	1887	111.7	16.8	53.7
2020	1964	116.5	16.8	49
2021	1917	113.6	16.8	40.1
2022	1910	115.3	16.5	n/a
2023	1894	122.3	15.4	49.2
2024	1928	124.5	15.4	65.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Apalachee High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$422 (5.2%)	$7,729 (94.8%)	$8,151
2018	$374 (4.6%)	$7,775 (95.4%)	$8,149
2019	$392 (4.8%)	$7,850 (95.2%)	$8,243

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Apalachee High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 190^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 259^th of 442 High schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Apalachee High School)	49.8	26.5	23.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Barrow County)	47.2	36.8	10.4%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Apalachee High School)	18.8	27.5	8.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Barrow County)	30.2	39.8	9.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Apalachee High School)	39.5	38	1.5%
End of Course Biology (Barrow County)	45.7	49.4	3.7%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Apalachee High School)	61.5	28.4	33.1%
End of Course United States History (Barrow County)	44	40.2	3.8%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1887	1894	0.4%
African American	276	334	21%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	66	73	10.6%
Hispanic	392	499	27.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1055	883	16.3%
Two or More Races	90	103	14.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.7%	49.2%	4.5%

Schools Near Apalachee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)		Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Apalachee High School	Public	9-12	940 Haymon Morris Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	No	(770) 586-5111	1,928	125	15.4	65.4%	801 (41.5%)	360 (18.7%)	593 (30.8%)	69 (3.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (5.3%)	41.6	233^rd of 458 public high schools	49.1%		35.5	259^th of 442 public high schools	41.4%	26	35.4	48.9	29.7	34.8						$8,243	$392	$7,850
Winder-Barrow High School	Public	9-12	272 N 5th Ave	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	No	(770) 867-4519	1,856	122	15.1	55.8%	905 (48.8%)	284 (15.3%)	475 (25.6%)	100 (5.4%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (4.7%)	40.9	237^th of 458 public high schools	48.3%		53.2	154^th of 442 public high schools	65.2%	83	28.2	37.2	46.4	32.7						$8,085	$370	$7,715
Archer High School	Public	9-12	2255 New Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30045	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7700	3,073	160	19.2	52.6%	513 (16.7%)	1,677 (54.6%)	613 (19.9%)	110 (3.6%)	7 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	150 (4.9%)	63.1	118^th of 458 public high schools	74.2%		70.3	75^th of 442 public high schools	83.0%	43	49.5	55.7	50.7	37.9						$7,900	$244	$7,655
Dacula High School	Public	9-12	123 Broad St	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-6664	2,534	142	17.8	60.8%	391 (15.4%)	1,240 (48.9%)	689 (27.2%)	110 (4.3%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	99 (3.9%)	49.1	194^th of 458 public high schools	57.6%		61.4	114^th of 442 public high schools	74.2%	80	42.2	33.6	37.8	44.1						$8,132	$241	$7,891
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy	Public	9-12	1007 Austin Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	No	(678) 425-2903	943	58	16.2	49.1%	533 (56.5%)	108 (11.5%)	190 (20.1%)	61 (6.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.2%)	84.7	34^th of 458 public high schools	92.6%					(n/a)	57.3	77.0	70.4	56.5
Loganville High School	Public	9-12	100 Trident Trail	Loganville	30052	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	No	(678) 684-2880	1,856	103	17.9	47.1%	904 (48.7%)	510 (27.5%)	307 (16.5%)	42 (2.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (4.6%)	77.9	57^th of 458 public high schools	87.6%		69.6	80^th of 442 public high schools	81.9%	23	57.0	66.2	57.6	55.8						$8,175	$260	$7,915
Monroe Area High School	Public	9-12	300 Double Springs Church Rd S	Monroe	30656	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 266-4599	1,205	74	16.2	61.7%	552 (45.8%)	420 (34.9%)	137 (11.4%)	28 (2.3%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	61 (5.1%)	55.3	155^th of 458 public high schools	66.2%		40.9	227^th of 442 public high schools	48.6%	72	39.7	54.3	35.6	48.1						$10,376	$827	$9,549
Grayson High School	Public	9-12	50 Hope Hollow Rd	Loganville	30052	Walton County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 554-1071	3,480	199	17.4	54.4%	403 (11.6%)	2,016 (57.9%)	654 (18.8%)	216 (6.2%)	12 (0.3%)	5 (0.1%)	174 (5.0%)	74.8	70^th of 458 public high schools	84.7%		66.8	91^st of 442 public high schools	79.4%	21	57.2	47.3	55.3	68.8						$8,557	$251	$8,307
Mill Creek High School	Public	9-12	4400 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5850	2,745	163	16.8	33.6%	1,236 (45.0%)	633 (23.1%)	416 (15.2%)	313 (11.4%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	139 (5.1%)	84	37^th of 458 public high schools	91.9%		86.1	27^th of 442 public high schools	93.9%	10	64.4	46.8	70.8	61.8						$8,167	$313	$7,854
Gwinnett InterVention Education (GIVE) Center East	Public	6-12	723 Hi Hope Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 338-4855	332	42	7.9	75.9%	27 (8.1%)	217 (65.4%)	58 (17.5%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	7	436^th of 458 public high schools	4.8%		8.3	422^nd of 442 public high schools	4.5%	14	10.1	7.3	5.1	9.1	13.6	16.1	4.8	8.2	6.6	$18,820	$820	$18,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Apalachee High School

What schools feed into Apalachee High School?

Apalachee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bramlett Elementary School
Elementary : County Line Elementary School
Elementary : Holsenbeck Elementary School
Elementary : Statham Elementary School
Elementary : Winder Elementary School
Middle : Bear Creek Middle School
Middle : Russell Middle School

What district is Apalachee High School in?

Barrow County

What is the racial makeup of Apalachee High School?

Students at Apalachee High School are 42% White, 31% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Apalachee High School a good school?

Apalachee High School ranks 233^rd of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Apalachee High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,928 students attended Apalachee High School.

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