For the 2025 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 35% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), 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 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Apalachee High School, with 91% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1007 Austin Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2903
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Winder-barrow High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
272 N 5th Ave
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-4519
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #33.
Apalachee High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 586-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 1,928 students
Barrow County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2023)
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 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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barrow County include: Winder-barrow High School vs. Apalachee High School, Apalachee High School vs. Winder-barrow High School
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