Barrow County School District

179 West Athens Street
Winder, GA 30680
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 15,313 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
15,313 Students
1,744,972 Students
# Teachers
1,169 Teachers
121,753 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Barrow County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#126 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
39%
31%
40%
38%
40%
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
20%
% Black
15%
36%
% White
45%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,087 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$177 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,087
$14,327
Spending / Student
$11,559
$13,452

Best Barrow County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1007 Austin Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Bramlett Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Winder-barrow High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
272 N 5th Ave
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Gr: 9-12 | 1,869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Yargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Bear Creek Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Apalachee High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Winder Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Statham Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1970 Broad St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1334 6th Ave
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
1009 Austin Road
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District manages 17 public schools serving 15,313 students.
What is the rank of Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District is ranked #125 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
45% of Barrow County School District students are White, 29% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Barrow County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 15,313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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