Barrow County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 14,882 students in Barrow County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Barrow County School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Barrow County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
673 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,776 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
18%
# Black Students
2,153 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
15%
36%
# White Students
7,356 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
49%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
910 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
515
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
1,060
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,079
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,077
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,030
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,079
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,148
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,066
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,072
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,221
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,306
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,292
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
962
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
975
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,894 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District manages 16 public schools serving 14,882 students.
What is the rank of Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District is ranked #122 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County School District?
49% of Barrow County School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barrow County School District?
Barrow County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Barrow County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,894 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 16 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,882 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 89% (Btm 50% in GA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
