Congratulations to Apalachee High School, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, and Winder-Barrow High School for being recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Education.

"Georgia's 2026 AP Honor Schools reflect our continued commitment to providing students with rigorous, high-quality learning opportunities that prepare them for life beyond high school,” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. “These schools demonstrate a strong dedication to academic excellence by challenging students and supporting them as they rise to meet high expectations. By expanding access to advanced coursework, they are helping ensure more Georgia students have the opportunity to graduate prepared for college, careers, and a successful future.”

The 2026 AP Honor Schools are named in eight categories based on the results of 2025 AP courses and exams. Our schools and categories are:

AP School of Distinction:
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

AP Access and Support Schools:

AP Humanities Achievement Schools:
Winder-Barrow High School

AP STEM Schools:
Apalachee High School
Winder-Barrow High School

AP STEM Achievement Schools:
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Winder-Barrow High School

Learn more about the categories >

ABOUT ADVANCED PLACEMENT

AP exams are administered by the College Board, which also administers the SAT. AP courses are one of several ways Georgia students can access college-level learning at the high school level; students who receive a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam may receive college credit. GaDOE began recognizing AP Honor Schools in 2008.