Apalachee High School
Apalachee High School serves 1,811 students in grades 9-12.
Apalachee High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Apalachee High School's student population of 1,811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,811 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 108 teachers |
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School Comparison
Apalachee High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Apalachee High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1036 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 15% |
| Black | 14% | 37% |
| White | 58% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrow County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Apalachee High School is Winder-barrow High School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Haymon-morris Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Winder Haymon-morris Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 810 students10
0.3 miles
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602 0.3 6-8 810 - Winder Yargo Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 839 students10
0.3 miles
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147 0.3 PK-5 839 - Winder Kennedy Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 813 students10
2.3 miles
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182 2.3 PK-5 813 - Winder Westside Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 763 students10
2.3 miles
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972 2.3 6-8 763 - Bethlehem Bethlehem Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 763 students10
4.0 miles
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238 4 PK-5 763
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