Sandy Creek has become known for its successful sports programs, with many alumni having received Division I athletic scholarships, and several playing professionally.

Brett Garvin currently holds the head coaching position for the Sandy Creek Patriots football program.

In the spring of 2007, for the first time in school history, the Sandy Creek boys' soccer team made the state playoffs.

Sandy Creek's wrestling team competes in a wide range of matches and tournaments throughout the season.

Other notables include two-time placer Julian Holmes, who took fifth in 2008 and second in 2009, and Treijon Johnson, who took sixth in 2012 and fourth in 2013.

[3] The Choral Department consistently receives superior ratings every year from The Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), and performs on a national level.

The following year, the Advanced Mix Chorus traveled to San Francisco to perform with world-renowned ensemble Chanticleer.

[5][6] In fall 2009, six members of the Select Mixed Chorus entered and won a contest hosted by Fox5 News and B98.5fm for the premiere of the television series Glee.

After performing live at the Fox News studio, they received an array of grand prizes as well as being declared "Georgia's Best Vocal Ensemble.

In 2010, Sandy Creek performed Les Misérables, and received a nomination for Best Musical at the Shuler Hensley Awards.

The Sandy Creek High School Wind Ensemble and symphonic band receive Superior ratings at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation each year.