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Barrow County highlights AP exam gains and growing dual‑enrollment credits at Sims Academy
Summary
District staff told the board that AP course enrollments and pass rates have risen and that dual‑enrollment offerings at Sims (with Lanier Technical College) continue to expand, producing thousands of college credit hours and potential tuition savings for families.
Barrow County officials reported Aug. 26 that Advanced Placement participation, AP pass rates and dual‑enrollment credit production have increased, and staff described program administration and student savings.
Director Shelly Fallows and data coordinator Beth Mitchum said the district currently offers 25 AP courses taught by trained teachers and that 1,503 AP course enrollments this school year represent 888 unique students. Beth Mitchum noted the long‑term trend in AP exam participation and reported…
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