Schools in Zip Code 30680

Zip code 30680 in Winder, Georgia, is served by 12 schools in the Barrow County School District, including six elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools, enrolling approximately 11,865 students across grades PK-12.

The standout school in this area is Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, a magnet high school ranked 37th in Georgia with a 97% graduation rate and proficiency rates 20-30 points above state averages in Biology, US History, and Algebra I. Among traditional high schools, Winder-Barrow High School outperforms Apalachee High School in Biology and US History but lags significantly in Algebra I (22.2% vs. 42.7%). At the middle school level, Haymon-Morris Middle School leads with a 67th percentile ranking and exceptional Algebra I proficiency (93.4%), while Russell Middle School also performs well above state averages. Westside Middle School shows the largest improvement in the dataset but remains the lowest-ranked middle school. Among elementary schools, Austin Road Elementary School shows the most progress and lowest chronic absenteeism, while Yargo Elementary School has declined significantly and ranks lowest in the zip code.

The most pressing challenge across the area is chronic absenteeism at the high school level, with Apalachee High School at 28.5% and Winder-Barrow High School at 26.6%, far exceeding the state average of 17.7%. Spending does not correlate with outcomes—Winder Elementary School spends the most per student ($17,809) yet ranks in the 39th percentile, while Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy spends modestly and achieves top-10% results. The district overall ranks in the 51st percentile statewide, with strong middle school math acceleration and graduation rates above the state average, but elementary math proficiency consistently trails state benchmarks. For parents, the clear takeaway is that Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy and Haymon-Morris Middle School offer exceptional opportunities, while families considering traditional high schools should weigh the absenteeism challenges alongside academic performance.