- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
🌟 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Winder-Barrow High School held near 1,856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+69 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.9 → 122.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+69 students YoY 130029000173 · Winder, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,869 enr · 15.8:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Winder-Barrow High School held near 1,856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+69 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.9 → 122.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Winder-Barrow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- This school
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- Holsenbeck Ele
Holsenbeck Elementary School
813 students
What this shows Winder-Barrow High School reports 1,869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winder-Barrow High School compares
Winder-Barrow High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,787 (2022-23) → 1,856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+69).
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.