Statesboro High Wins Two State AP Honors for Third Year

Statesboro High School in Georgia is celebrating a three-year winning streak after earning two state honors for excellence in Advanced Placement STEM courses.

Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods named 316 schools across 110 districts as AP Honor Schools for 2026. Statesboro High stood out by receiving recognition in both the AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School categories for the third consecutive year.

The awards celebrate schools that challenge students with rigorous coursework while providing the support they need to succeed. Statesboro High offers 12 in-person AP courses, more than any other public or private high school in Bulloch County.

AP courses give high school students a chance to earn college credit while still in their home classrooms. Students who score 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams can apply those credits toward their college degrees, potentially saving thousands in tuition costs and graduation time.

The Georgia Department of Education selects winners based on how many AP courses schools offer and how well students perform on the exams. This dual focus rewards schools that both provide opportunities and help students make the most of them.

Georgia's overall AP performance puts the state in good company nationally. The state ranks in the top third for the percentage of students passing AP exams and outperforms most Southern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.

The Ripple Effect

When schools invest in advanced coursework, the benefits extend far beyond individual test scores. Students gain confidence tackling college-level material while still surrounded by familiar teachers and classmates.

Parents save money on college tuition when their children earn credits in high school. Communities benefit when local schools prepare graduates who are ready for demanding college programs and competitive careers.

Georgia has recognized AP Honor Schools since 2008, creating nearly two decades of data showing which strategies work best. Schools like Statesboro High prove that sustained excellence is possible when educators commit to high expectations and comprehensive student support.

For students walking the halls at Statesboro High, these awards mean something simple but powerful: their school believes in their ability to succeed at the highest levels.