Summary:
The city of Winder, Georgia is home to 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools in the Barrow County school district, with some standout institutions like Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy leading the way.
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 34th out of 458 Georgia high schools and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the Barrow County school district as a whole is underperforming, ranked 105th out of 203 districts in the state. Other notable schools include County Line Elementary School, which has consistently strong performance, and Haymon-Morris Middle School, which stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance.
The data reveals significant variation in test scores, graduation rates, and spending per student across the Winder schools. While some schools excel, others struggle, particularly in English Language Arts. This achievement gap suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes at the lower-performing institutions. Additionally, the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores, indicating a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance that the district may need to address.
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