For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 15,701 students in Barrow County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,002 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Barrow County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Barrow County, GA are Dove Creek Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Bramlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Barrow County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barrow County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Creek Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7921 Hog Mountain Road
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2019
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
442 E Union Grove Cir
Auburn, GA 30011
(678) 226-7460
Auburn, GA 30011
(678) 226-7460
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Bramlett Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 893 students
Rank: #77.
Bear Creek Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #88.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #99.
Yargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #1010.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1111.
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1007 Austin Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Grades: 8-11
| 844 students
Rank: #1212.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2238
Grades: PK-5
| 823 students
Rank: #1313.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1334 6th Ave
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 963-7887
Grades: PK-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1414.
Statham Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Broad St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 725-7112
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #1515.
Apalachee High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #1616.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #1717.
Winder Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1818.
Winder-barrow High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
272 N 5th Ave
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Barrow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barrow Prek (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
54 West Star St
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barrow County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Barrow County, GA include Dove Creek Elementary School, Mulberry Elementary School and Bramlett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barrow County, GA?
18 public schools are located in Barrow County, GA.
What percentage of students in Barrow County, GA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Barrow County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County, GA?
Barrow County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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