High Schools in Floyd County

Floyd County is home to four public high schools—Armuchee High School, Model High, Pepperell High School, and Coosa High School—serving roughly 860 to 950 students each, with most covering grades 8-12 (Armuchee also includes grades 6-7). The district ranks in the 87th percentile statewide, and every school earns a 4-star rating, making this a consistently strong area for public education.

Model High is the clear academic leader, ranking 88th in the state with a 97.7% graduation rate and the lowest chronic absenteeism (7.4%). It also has the lowest poverty rate (39.67% free/reduced lunch) and the highest HS Physical Science proficiency (86.3%). Armuchee High School ranks just behind at 94th, excelling in American Literature (58.7% proficient) and US History (58.8%), though its 8th grade science scores (13.5%) lag far behind the state average. Pepperell High School ranks 106th but posts a standout 82.1% Algebra I proficiency—34 points above the state—despite having the district’s highest absenteeism rate (15.2%). Coosa High School ranks lowest (134th) and faces the most socioeconomic challenges (70.85% free/reduced lunch), yet still graduates 96.8% of students and beats the state in Biology.

Across the district, graduation rates are a major success story—all four schools exceed 94%, well above the state’s 87.2%. Algebra I is a district-wide strength, with every school outperforming the state average. However, 8th grade science is a clear weak spot, with most schools falling below the state’s 29.7% proficiency. Spending per student varies from $12,926 to $14,075, but higher spending doesn’t correlate with better outcomes—Coosa spends the most yet ranks lowest. For parents, this district offers strong graduation outcomes and targeted academic strengths, but science performance in middle grades and chronic absenteeism at Pepperell are worth investigating when choosing a school.