Best Winder Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,671 students in Winder, GA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Winder, GA are Russell Middle School, Haymon-morris Middle School and Westside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Winder, GA public middle schools have an score of 28% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Winder have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Winder, GA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Russell Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
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364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181

Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

Haymon-morris Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
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1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602

Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #33.

Westside Middle School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
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240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972

Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

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Winder, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Winder, GA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Winder, GA include Russell Middle School, Haymon-morris Middle School and Westside Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Winder?

3 public middle schools are located in Winder.

What is the racial composition of students in Winder?

Winder public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Winder are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winder include: Haymon-morris Middle School vs. Russell Middle School, Russell Middle School vs. Haymon-morris Middle School, Westside Middle School vs. Russell Middle School