Skip to main content

Average

#1050 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 46% in state

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

High School · Barrow County · Winder, GA

A Barrow County high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1007 Austin Rd, Winder, GA 30680

  • Math 78% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data4
Annual Change+10.28 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency77.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+35.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness2.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$12,943
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency78%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 37 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
78%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,377/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winder), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,038

Median home value

$244,700

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30680; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
6 boys'·8 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethlehem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–123.2 mi627Compare →
Apalachee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available1,928Compare →
Winder-barrow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available1,856Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Barrow County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#5 of 16
District spending per student
$12,943NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is listed in Barrow County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is a public high school in Winder, GA, part of Barrow County, serving approximately 943 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

What grades does Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy serve?

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy rank in GA?

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #1,050 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy a charter school?

No, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy a Title I school?

No, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy?

49.1% of students at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
943
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Barrow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
Area population (ZIP 30680)
47,433
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
37.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30680; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.