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Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

1007 Austin Rd, Winder, GA 30680Barrow County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 08–12Non-Charter
1,064
Students
Total enrolled
$14,450
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,064 students in grades 08–12 in Winder, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,450 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is a very large high in Winder, Georgia, serving grades 08–12 with 1,064 students. The district invests $14,450 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

1,064
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
38%
Free Lunch
66
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (08–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution471 male · 593 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility38%
National avg 52% · 401 students
Student Composition
58%
20%
11%
Asian5%
White58%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black11%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130029004394

Academic Outcomes at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30680

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,450Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,450
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,358
Student Support$2,745
Administration$1,734
Operations$2,167
Other$1,445
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,450 spent per student, an estimated $6,401 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
37%
State government
46.9%
Local (property tax)
37.1%
Federal programs
16.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kennedy Elementary SchoolYargo Elementary SchoolBethlehem Elementary SchoolHolsenbeck Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Russell Middle SchoolHaymon-Morris Middle SchoolWestside Middle SchoolBear Creek Middle School
↓
High School
Apalachee High SchoolWinder-Barrow High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades08 – 12
Location—
CountyBarrow County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBarrow County →
Phone: (678)425-2903
NCES ID: 130029004394
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Winder seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Barrow County
High
Apalachee High School
1,894 students · 09–12
● 40 opp49% FRL
High
Winder-Barrow High School
1,787 students · 09–12
● 40 opp45% FRL
Mid
Russell Middle School
931 students · 06–08
● 40 opp52% FRL
Elem
Kennedy Elementary School
928 students · PK–05
● 40 opp60% FRL
Elem
Yargo Elementary School
896 students · PK–05
● 40 opp55% FRL
Elem
Bethlehem Elementary School
850 students · PK–05
● 35 opp45% FRL
Elem
Holsenbeck Elementary School
823 students · PK–05
● 40 opp57% FRL
Mid
Haymon-Morris Middle School
809 students · 06–08
● 40 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1007 Austin Rd, Winder, GA 30680
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.