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Best Schools in Winder, GA
Winder, GA has 23 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 23,744 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Winder don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winder, GA
The top high schools in Winder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Oconee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Barrow Arts And Sciences Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1064 Students
3. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1833 Students
4. Winder-barrow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
5. Apalachee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1894 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winder, GA
The top middle schools in Winder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malcom Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1074 Students
2. West Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
3. Haymon-morris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
4. Russell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students
5. Bear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
6. Westside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 736 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winder, GA
The top elementary schools in Winder, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dove Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oconee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 668 Students
2. Gum Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1122 Students
3. West Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1184 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 850 Students
8. Auburn Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 766 Students
9. Statham Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students
10. Kennedy Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 928 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winder, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winder, GA has a total population of 42,936 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winder, 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 Winder, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winder, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winder, 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 Winder, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winder, GA
How many schools are in Winder, GA?
Winder, GA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 23,744 students in total.
How do schools in Winder perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Winder score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Winder don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winder?
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: 42%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Winder
11 of 11 schools in Winder carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2C: 6D: 2
All 11 public schools we grade in Winder. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- County Line Elementary School
- Holsenbeck Elementary School
- Kennedy Elementary School
- Winder Elementary School
- Yargo Elementary School