Top 10 Best Barrow County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 11,515 students in Barrow County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barrow County, GA are Dove Creek Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Holsenbeck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barrow County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Barrow County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7921 Hog Mountain Road
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #22.
Mulberry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
442 E Union Grove Cir
Auburn, GA 30011
(678) 226-7460
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #33.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Bramlett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
County Line Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Russell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Rank: #77.
Yargo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 896 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 928 students
Rank: #99.
Bear Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #1010.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 850 students
Rank: #1111.
Winder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1212.
Statham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Broad St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #1313.
Haymon-morris Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1414.
Westside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #1515.
Auburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1334 6th Ave
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barrow County, GA

Barrow County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barrow Prek (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
54 West Star St
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barrow County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barrow County, GA include Dove Creek Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Holsenbeck Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barrow County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Barrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County?
Barrow County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Barrow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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