Best Barrow County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,727 students in Barrow County, GA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barrow County, GA are Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, Winder-barrow High School and Apalachee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Barrow County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Barrow County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Barrow County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1007 Austin Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Gr: 9-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Winder-barrow High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
272 N 5th Ave
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Gr: 9-12 | 1,856 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Apalachee High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,928 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barrow County, GA

Barrow County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Barrow Prek (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
54 West Star St
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barrow County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barrow County, GA include Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, Winder-barrow High School and Apalachee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barrow County?
3 public high schools are located in Barrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County?
Barrow County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Barrow County are often viewed compared to one another?

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