For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,147 students in Winder, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winder, GA are Holsenbeck Elementary School, County Line Elementary School and Russell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winder, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winder have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winder, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #22.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #33.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #44.
Yargo Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Grades: PK-5
| 893 students
Rank: #66.
Winder Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
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: #77.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #88.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Winder, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Winder, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winder, GA include Holsenbeck Elementary School, County Line Elementary School and Russell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winder, GA?
8 public elementary schools are located in Winder, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Winder, GA?
Winder, GA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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