Enrollment
1,869
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winder, GA
Winder-Barrow High School
Federal NCES profile for Winder-Barrow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130029000173
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winder-Barrow High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winder-Barrow High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winder-Barrow High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Winder, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
118.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winder-Barrow High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winder-Barrow High School
Winder-Barrow High School is a large high school in Winder, Georgia, enrolling 1,869 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,869 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 546 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,869 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winder's high schools, it stands alongside Apalachee High School (1,949 students): Winder-Barrow High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16:1).
Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students) and Russell Middle School (973 students) alongside Winder-Barrow High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winder-Barrow High School compares
Winder-Barrow High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,869 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,869
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
357
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 14.7%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Winder-Barrow High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Winder-Barrow High School.
$12,318
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Winder-Barrow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winder-Barrow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Winder
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winder-Barrow High School
How many students attend Winder-Barrow High School?
Winder-Barrow High School has 1,869 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winder, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winder-Barrow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winder-Barrow High School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winder-Barrow High School?
35.3% of students at Winder-Barrow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winder-Barrow High School?
The largest demographic group at Winder-Barrow High School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winder-Barrow High School?
Winder-Barrow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winder-Barrow High School rank among public schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Winder-Barrow High School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Winder, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winder on the city page.
Is Winder-Barrow High School a good school?
Winder-Barrow High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Winder-Barrow High School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Russell Middle School (973 students), and Haymon-Morris Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.
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