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Barrow County

Georgia · Public School District
16
Schools
14,882
Students
$14,450
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
51.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
88.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Barrow County is a public school district in Georgia serving 14,882 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,450 is near the national average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bear Creek Middle School06–08673
Haymon-Morris Middle School06–08809
Russell Middle School06–08931
Westside Middle School06–08736
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Apalachee High School09–121,894
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy08–121,064
Winder-Barrow High School09–121,787
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,450Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
37%
State
46.9%
Local (property tax)
37.1%
Federal
16.0%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
14,882
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.1%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barrow County?
Barrow County has 16 public schools, serving a total of 14,882 students.
What is the graduation rate for Barrow County?
The graduation rate is 88.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Barrow County spend per student?
Barrow County spends $14,450 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Barrow County?
51% of students in Barrow County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Barrow County?
No, Barrow County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Barrow County serve?
Barrow County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Barrow County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Barrow County is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.