Serving 844 students in grades 8-11, Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy's student population of 844 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
12%
36%
White
59%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
29%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy's ranking?
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy is ranked #1016 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy?
844 students attend Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy?
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy offer ?
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy part of?
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy is part of Barrow County School District.
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