Top Rankings
Barrow County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 15,277 students in Barrow County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Barrow County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
15,277 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
1,098 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Barrow County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
692 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,149 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
19%
# Black Students
2,295 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
15%
36%
# White Students
7,139 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
47%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
983 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
548
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
1,031
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,107
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,129
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,102
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,085
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,135
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,212
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,105
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,096
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,415
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,235
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,139
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,587 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$177 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,115
$14,234
Spending / Student
$11,587
$13,365
Best Barrow County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1007 Austin Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Bramlett Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #44.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #55.
Winder-barrow High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
272 N 5th Ave
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #66.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #77.
Yargo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #99.
Apalachee High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,928 students
Rank: #1010.
Bear Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #1111.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #1212.
Winder Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #1313.
Statham Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Broad St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1414.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #1515.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #1616.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1334 6th Ave
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: n/an/a
1009 Austin Road
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District manages 17 public schools serving 15,277 students.
What is the rank of Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District is ranked #122 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County School District?
47% of Barrow County School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Barrow County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,587 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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