Georgia AP honor schools

Three Carroll County high schools were named 2024 Advanced Placement Honor Schools by State School Superintendent Richard Woods and the Georgia Department of Education.

Bowdon High School, AP Challenge School
Temple High School, AP Challenge School 
Villa Rica High School, AP STEM School and AP Expansion School

The GADOE recognizes specific schools for achievement each year based on AP testing. 


AP Challenge Schools have enrollments of 900 or fewer students and students testing in English, Math, Science and Social Studies. AP Expansion Schools have 25 percent growth in AP participation from one year to the next with a minimum of 25 students testing. AP STEM Schools have a minimum of five students testing in at least four AP STEM courses. 

Congratulations to these schools for providing their students with advanced academic opportunities that help prepare them for education beyond high school!