Atlanta High School (Texas)
Atlanta High School is a public high school located in Atlanta, Texas, US. It is classified as a 3A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Atlanta Independent School District located in northeast Cass County which shares a border with the Queen City Independent School District. For the 2023–2024 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency. The school is most recently known for its first in state for the short film UIL competition in Austin.
Athletics
The Atlanta Rabbits compete in the following sports:- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Powerlifting
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
State Titles
Atlanta- Baseball -
- *1998
- Football -
- *2003
- Boys Track -
- *1989, 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2017
State Finalists
Atlanta- Football -
- *1994
- Basketball -
- *1951
Band
Atlanta High School proudly showcases the 'Big Bad Band from Rabbitland'. The band most recently placed 2nd at the 2024 3A State Marching Contest. The band has made multiple appearances at the UIL Texas State Marching Contest dating back to the early 1980s. The band has a membership of 160 students grades 9-12 and over 425 students in grades 6–12.Notable alumni
- Derrick Blaylock – professional football player
- Ellen DeGeneres, comedienne and actress
- Phil Epps – professional football player
- Rickey Hatley – professional football player
- Randy Jackson – professional football player
- Joseph Strickland – Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler
- Drew Stubbs – professional baseball player
- Ted Thompson – professional football player
- Linda Rowe Thomas – professional artist designer