Best Schools in Barrow County, GA
Barrow County, GA has 26 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 30,931 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Barrow County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barrow County, GA
The top high schools in Barrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1064 Students
2. Mill Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2839 Students
3. Dacula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2498 Students
4. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1833 Students
5. Winder-barrow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
6. Apalachee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1894 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barrow County, GA
The top middle schools in Barrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osborne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1667 Students
2. West Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
3. Dacula Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1839 Students
4. Haymon-morris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
5. Russell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
6. Bear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
7. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barrow County, GA
The top elementary schools in Barrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mulberry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
2. Duncan Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinnett County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1397 Students
3. Gum Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1122 Students
4. Holsenbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 823 Students
5. Bramlett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 679 Students
6. County Line Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students
7. Bethlehem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 850 Students
8. Auburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
9. Statham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students
10. Kennedy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 928 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barrow County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barrow County, GA has a total population of 83,505 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barrow County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barrow County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barrow County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barrow County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barrow County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barrow County, GA
How many schools are in Barrow County, GA?
Barrow County, GA has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 30,931 students in total.
How do schools in Barrow County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Barrow County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Barrow County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barrow County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barrow County
4 places in Barrow County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Barrow County (16 schools)