There were 766 white students enrolled at Apalachee High School for the 2024-25 academic year, a 4.8% decrease from the prior year based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The overall student population at Apalachee High School was 1,916 during 2024-25, with white students comprising 40%—the largest demographic group in the school.
The school operates within Barrow County School District, whose central office is in Winder.
Out of all 16 schools in the Barrow County School District, Winder-Barrow High School had the most white students for the 2024-25 academic year, totaling 839.
Figures from the National Center for Education Statistics indicated Georgia public school students were approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge post-pandemic. The Georgia Department of Education reported 20.7% of students missed 10% or more school days in 2024. To address this, GaDOE implemented a statewide plan featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness effort, and specific support for high-need districts to improve regular attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators revised attendance policies to prohibit expulsions based solely on absenteeism. The new law includes additional reporting requirements and supports programs enabling students to earn their diplomas through alternate methods.
As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is better than the nationwide ratio of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,569 | 988 | 63% |
| 2011-12 | 1,604 | 1,042 | 65% |
| 2012-13 | 1,622 | 1,054 | 65% |
| 2013-14 | 1,574 | 1,023 | 65% |
| 2014-15 | 1,605 | 1,027 | 64% |
| 2015-16 | 1,657 | 1,010 | 61% |
| 2016-17 | 1,695 | 1,000 | 59% |
| 2017-18 | 1,757 | 1,001 | 57% |
| 2018-19 | 1,829 | 1,024 | 56% |
| 2019-20 | 1,929 | 1,060 | 55% |
| 2020-21 | 1,843 | 995 | 54% |
| 2021-22 | 1,868 | 934 | 50% |
| 2022-23 | 1,862 | 875 | 47% |
| 2023-24 | 1,919 | 805 | 42% |
| 2024-25 | 1,916 | 766 | 40% |
