Apalachee High School
940 Haymon Morris Rd, Winder, GA 30680. 373 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 46% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 61% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 59.2% of graduates to college. Apalachee High School sends 46%, 13 points fewer than expected.
The path from Apalachee
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 28.2%Georgia private college 3.8%Out-of-state college 4.6%Georgia technical college 9.4%Career credential, working 11.3%Working, not in college 24.4%Not found in Georgia records 18.5%Share of the 373 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Brevard College, Chattanooga State Community College, Clemson University, Converse College, Johnson & Wales- Charlotte. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 36 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Georgia Gwinnett College 29 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 Kennesaw State University 16 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Lanier Technical College 15 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Athens Technical College 10 64% $7,929 $40,154 — College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Winder-Barrow High School (5.1 mi, 53.6% to college) · Archer High School (6.6 mi, 76.2% to college) · Dacula High School (7.2 mi, 69.1% to college) · Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (7.4 mi, 63.2% to college) · Loganville High School (9.2 mi, 63% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Barrow County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Apalachee | Barrow County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 46% | 52.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 92.5% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,024 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 58.6% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Apalachee High School graduates go to college?
- 46% of the Class of 2024 at Apalachee High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Apalachee High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Apalachee High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Georgia Gwinnett College and Kennesaw State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Apalachee High School?
- Apalachee High School has a four-year graduation rate of 92.5%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Apalachee High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 15.4% of Apalachee High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
