- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winder, GA
Apalachee High School
Federal NCES profile for Apalachee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130029002350
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apalachee High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Apalachee High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apalachee High School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Winder, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Apalachee High School held near 1,928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.3 → 124.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 130029002350 · Winder, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,949 enr · 16:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students)
Apalachee High School held near 1,928 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.3 → 124.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Apalachee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- Holsenbeck Ele
Holsenbeck Elementary School
813 students
What this shows Apalachee High School reports 1,949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apalachee High School compares
Apalachee High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,949
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Apalachee High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apalachee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winder-Barrow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apalachee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Winder
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Apalachee High School
How many students attend Apalachee High School?
Apalachee High School has 1,949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winder, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,894 (2022-23) → 1,928 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apalachee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apalachee High School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apalachee High School?
36.4% of students at Apalachee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apalachee High School?
The largest demographic group at Apalachee High School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apalachee High School?
Apalachee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apalachee High School rank among public schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Apalachee High School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winder on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Apalachee High School, Barrow County also operates Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), Russell Middle School (973 students), and Haymon-Morris Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.