Barrow County School District
School District · Winder, Georgia
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,943
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,943
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Barrow County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barrow County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Winder Elementary School
Winder · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Winder · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bramlett Elementary School
Auburn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#123 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,943
$1,185 vs Georgia median
District size
15,277 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Barrow County ranks #123 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Barrow County's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Winder Elementary School (7.6/10), Holsenbeck Elementary School (6.9/10), and Bramlett Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Barrow County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Barrow County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Barrow County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winder Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Holsenbeck Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Bramlett Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | County Line Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Kennedy Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Bethlehem Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Apalachee High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Bear Creek Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Yargo Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Barrow County
Barrow County is a Winder, Georgia school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 15,277 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $12,943 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Barrow County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Winder Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Barrow County students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.2%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Barrow County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Barrow County with test data.
Schools in Barrow County
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Winder
- Total Enrollment
- 15,277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,132
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barrow County?
Barrow County has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Barrow County?
The average composite rating for Barrow County is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Barrow County?
Barrow County spends $12,943 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barrow County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Barrow County is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Barrow County?
Winder Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Barrow County with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Barrow County?
Across schools in Barrow County with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Barrow County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Barrow County has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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