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 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 15,277 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (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
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
17 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
692 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,149 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
19%
# Black Students
2,295 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
15%
36%
# White Students
7,139 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
47%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
983 Students
84,547 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:
548
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
1,031
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,107
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,129
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,102
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,085
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,135
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,212
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,105
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,096
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,415
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,235
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,139
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
119,738
# 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 $12,115 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,587 is less than the state median of $13,365. 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 17 public schools serving 15,277 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?
47% of Barrow County School District students are White, 27% 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 equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Barrow County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,587 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 17 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 15,277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
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
