All four Floyd County high schools have been recognized among a select group of 300 high schools across the state by State School Superintendent Richard Woods in the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools announcement.

  • Armuchee High was recognized as an AP Challenge School, AP Expansion School, AP STEM School, and AP STEM Achievement School.
  • Coosa High was named an AP Access and Support School.
  • Model High was named as an AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School.
  • Pepperell High was named as an AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School.

AP courses provide students with the opportunity to engage in college-level learning while still in high school. These courses and exams, administered by the College Board (which also oversees the SAT), allow students to earn college credit if they score 3, 4, or 5 on the exam.

AP Access and Support Schools are designated for schools where at least 30% of AP exams are taken by students who identify as African American and/or Hispanic (with a minimum of 16 students) and at least 30% of all AP exams receive a score of 3 or higher. These schools must administer at least 25 AP exams.

AP Challenge Schools are smaller high schools with fewer than 900 students offering advanced AP courses in core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies.

AP Expansion Schools have seen at least a 25% increase in AP student participation from May 2023 to May 2024, with a minimum of 25 students testing in May 2023.

AP STEM Schools offer a range of AP STEM courses, with at least five students testing in a minimum of four AP STEM subjects, such as AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and others.

AP STEM Achievement Schools offer a range of STEM courses, with at least 50% of all AP STEM exams earning scores of 3 or higher. 

“I am incredibly proud of our teachers and students who contribute to our AP programs across the district,” said Dr. Glenn White, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools (FCS). “Our teachers are among the best in the state, and these recognitions are a testament to the academically challenging environment we have fostered. These achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of both our students and staff every single day.”

FCS is a leader in AP course offerings, with 22 AP courses available across the four high schools, in addition to the AP Capstone program, in which students have seen great success.

Floyd County high schools have consistently earned AP honors in recent years. The district made a commitment to become a leader in advanced coursework when it introduced its honors program in the fall of 2002. This rigorous program of study is one of the top college-preparatory tracks in Northwest Georgia, designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education.

“Our schools have worked tirelessly to expand AP course offerings for our students,” said McCall Govignon, FCS Director of Advanced Programs and Assessment. “We’ve added new AP courses over the years and now offer math and science AP courses at the College and Career Academy. Last year, we administered a record number of AP exams—1,006 in total, with 466 students participating. Of those, 60% earned college credit. We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication of both our AP students and teachers, as this program ensures our students are prepared for the rigors of college.”

The expansion of AP course offerings mentioned by Mrs. Govignon has played a crucial role in enhancing academic opportunities for students in Floyd County. These advanced courses help prepare students for success at top colleges and universities nationwide.

For a full release from the Georgia Department of Education, please click here.