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Best Winder Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 11,812 students in Winder, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Winder, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winder, GA are Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, County Line Elementary School and Holsenbeck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winder, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Winder have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Winder, GA (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 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Holsenbeck Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
445 Holsenbeck School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-1540
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,869 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Yargo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-1147
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-3182
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
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 | 1,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Winder Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
194 Mcneal Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 425-2194
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Road Elementary School
1009 Austin Road
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 429-5674
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Winder, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winder, GA include Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy, County Line Elementary School and Holsenbeck Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winder?
12 public schools are located in Winder.
What percentage of students in Winder go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Winder are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winder?
Winder public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Winder are often viewed compared to one another?

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