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Winder-barrow High School

High School · Barrow County · Winder, GA

A Barrow County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

272 N 5th Ave, Winder, GA 30680

  • Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation7.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$12,943
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Winder-barrow High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
20%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Winder-barrow High School 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,377/100K

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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
7.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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–124.0 mi627Compare →
Apalachee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available1,928Compare →
Barrow Arts and Sciences AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available943Compare →

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
#12 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

Winder-barrow High School is listed in Barrow County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winder-barrow High School

Winder-barrow High School is a public high school in Winder, GA, part of Barrow County, serving approximately 1,856 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,596 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winder-barrow High School

What grades does Winder-barrow High School serve?

Winder-barrow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Winder-barrow High School?

Winder-barrow High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,856 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winder-barrow High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winder-barrow High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winder-barrow High School rank in GA?

Winder-barrow High School ranks #1,596 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Winder-barrow High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winder-barrow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Winder-barrow High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winder-barrow High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Winder-barrow High School a charter school?

No, Winder-barrow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winder-barrow High School a Title I school?

No, Winder-barrow High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winder-barrow High School?

55.8% of students at Winder-barrow High School 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
1,856
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Barrow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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