For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 11,645 students in Winder, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Winder, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Winder, GA are Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, Holsenbeck Elementary School and County Line Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winder, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Winder have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Winder, GA (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: n/an/a
1009 Austin Road
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Winder, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winder, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Winder, GA include Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, Holsenbeck Elementary School and County Line Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winder?
12 public schools are located in Winder.
What percentage of students in Winder go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Winder are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winder?
Winder public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winder include: Winder-barrow High School vs. Apalachee High School, Apalachee High School vs. Winder-barrow High School, County Line Elementary School vs. Holsenbeck Elementary School
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