Barrow County Schools & Education
Barrow County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,739
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#141
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Barrow County
Measured School Summary
Barrow County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,739 per pupil, Barrow County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 44% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Barrow County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
16 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #141 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
85.0%
3.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,739
$666 below the state average
School coverage
16
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Barrow County has 16 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Barrow County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Barrow County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 16 of 16 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#141
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 22 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Barrow County
Elementary to high school visible
14,882 students
16 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Barrow County is the largest listed district slice, with 16 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Barrow County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Barrow County, Georgia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large and Rapidly Expanding System
Barrow County manages an extensive network of 16 public schools serving 14,882 students. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools to accommodate its significant population. This system is one of the larger regional districts, maintaining a high average school size of 930 students.
One District for Nearly 15,000 Students
The Barrow County School District oversees all 16 schools and 14,882 students with no charter schools currently in operation. Apalachee High School and Winder-Barrow High School are the flagship institutions, both serving nearly 1,800 or more students each. The district's scale allows for specialized programs like the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
A Mix of Rural and Town Life
The county features nine rural schools and seven town-based schools, offering different atmospheres for its diverse student body. Campus life here is characterized by large student populations, with the biggest high schools hosting over 1,700 students each. This scale provides students with extensive extracurricular options and a wide variety of peer groups.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Barrow County
Reported Enrollment
14,882
16 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Barrow County
16 Public Schools in Barrow County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Profile | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,894 |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Profile | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,787 |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Profile | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 1,064 |
| Russell Middle School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 931 |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 928 |
| Yargo Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 896 |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Bethlehem, 30620Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 850 |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 823 |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 809 |
| Statham Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Statham, 30666Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 804 |
| Auburn Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Auburn, 30011Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 766 |
| Westside Middle School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 736 |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Auburn, 30011Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 679 |
| Bear Creek Middle School | Record | Barrow County | Statham, 30666Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 673 |
| Winder Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 654 |
| County Line Elementary School | Record | Barrow County | Winder, 30680Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 588 |
Apalachee High School
Barrow County
Winder, 30680 / Rural: Fringe
Winder-Barrow High School
Barrow County
Winder, 30680 / Town: Fringe
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Barrow County
Winder, 30680 / Rural: Fringe
Bethlehem Elementary School
Barrow County
Bethlehem, 30620 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,739
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Barrow County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Barrow County, Georgia?
Barrow County manages an extensive network of 16 public schools serving 14,882 students. The infrastructure includes nine elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools to accommodate its significant population. This system is one of the larger regional districts, maintaining a high average school size of 930 students.
What are the major school districts in Barrow County, Georgia?
The Barrow County School District oversees all 16 schools and 14,882 students with no charter schools currently in operation. Apalachee High School and Winder-Barrow High School are the flagship institutions, both serving nearly 1,800 or more students each. The district's scale allows for specialized programs like the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
What is the school experience like in Barrow County?
The county features nine rural schools and seven town-based schools, offering different atmospheres for its diverse student body. Campus life here is characterized by large student populations, with the biggest high schools hosting over 1,700 students each. This scale provides students with extensive extracurricular options and a wide variety of peer groups.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.