Public schools in Winder, GA
12 open public schools with an address in Winder, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,812
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winder public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Winder, GA: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,812 students, an average of 984 per school. The largest campus is Apalachee High School (1,949 students), and the largest elementary school is Holsenbeck Elementary School (813).
Every listed school belongs to Barrow County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 60% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Winder
Elementary schools in Winder
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Road Elementary School Barrow County | PK–05 | 700 | 13:1 | |
| County Line Elementary School Barrow County | PK–05 | 573 | 10.9:1 | |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School Barrow County | PK–05 | 813 | 13.1:1 | |
| Kennedy Elementary School Barrow County | PK–05 | 764 | 12.6:1 | |
| Winder Elementary School Barrow County | PK–05 | 656 | 10:1 | |
| Yargo Elementary School Barrow County | PK–05 | 782 | 12.6:1 |
Middle schools in Winder
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymon-Morris Middle School Barrow County | 06–08 | 973 | 14.6:1 | |
| Russell Middle School Barrow County | 06–08 | 973 | 14.9:1 | |
| Westside Middle School Barrow County | 06–08 | 793 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Winder
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School Barrow County | 09–12 | 1,949 | 14.8:1 | |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Barrow County | 09–12 | 967 | 16.4:1 | |
| Winder-Barrow High School Barrow County | 09–12 | 1,869 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic28.8%
- Black16.4%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Winder schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,812 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winder
How many public schools are in Winder, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Winder: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 11,812 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winder?
All listed public schools with an address in Winder belong to Barrow County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Winder?
Apalachee High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winder, with 1,949 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winder?
No school with an address in Winder is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Winder schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winder public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Winder guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities