Total enrollment
15,313
+1,235 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Barrow County
Georgia · Public K-12
Barrow County in Georgia has 17 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 15,313 students with Barrow County Public Schools the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Barrow County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Barrow County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.1% | #71 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 15,313 | #29 of 137 | #585 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 17 | #35 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #27 of 137 | #934 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 60.0% | #111 of 137 | #1,121 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.7% | #7 of 137 | #155 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Barrow County school rankings
Residents
89,886
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
1 districts
Enrollment
15,313
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$80,653
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.0%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
10
7,037 students
Middle
4
3,491 students
High
3
4,785 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Barrow County Public Schools
15,313 students · 1 district in Barrow County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Barrow County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
36
25.1% under 18
Test scores in Barrow County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Haymon-Morris Middle School· 39.3%
- Russell Middle School· 39.2%
- Holsenbeck Elementary School· 38.3%
- Bramlett Elementary School· 38.1%
- County Line Elementary School· 36.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Winder Elementary School· 24.9%
- Yargo Elementary School· 26.4%
- Kennedy Elementary School· 27.5%
- Westside Middle School· 29.1%
- Auburn Elementary School· 32.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Winder | High | 09-12 | 1,949 | · |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Winder | High | 09-12 | 1,869 | · |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Winder | Middle | 06-08 | 973 | · |
| Russell Middle School | Winder | Middle | 06-08 | 973 | · |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Winder | High | 09-12 | 967 | · |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Winder | Elementary | PK-05 | 813 | · |
| Westside Middle School | Winder | Middle | 06-08 | 793 | · |
| Yargo Elementary School | Winder | Elementary | PK-05 | 782 | · |
| Statham Elementary School | Statham | Elementary | PK-05 | 776 | · |
| Kennedy Elementary School | Winder | Elementary | PK-05 | 764 | · |
| Bear Creek Middle School | Statham | Middle | 06-08 | 752 | · |
| Austin Road Elementary School | Winder | Elementary | PK-05 | 700 | · |
| Auburn Elementary School | Auburn | Elementary | PK-05 | 678 | · |
| Winder Elementary School | Winder | Elementary | PK-05 | 656 | · |
| Bramlett Elementary School | Auburn | Elementary | PK-05 | 654 | · |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | Bethlehem | Elementary | PK-05 | 641 | · |
| County Line Elementary School | Winder | Elementary | PK-05 | 573 | · |
Cities in Barrow County
About Barrow County
In Georgia, Barrow County is a mid-sized county of about 89,886 residents. 17 public schools across the county educates about 15,313 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $80,653, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 29% higher than the Georgia median.
In terms of grade levels, Barrow County covers 10 elementary schools (7,037 students), 4 middle schools (3,491), and 3 high schools (4,785).
The largest single district in Barrow County is Barrow County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 15,313 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 9%: 14,078 students in SY 2020-21 versus 15,313 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 16 to 17 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Barrow County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data