Winder-Barrow High School

Winder-Barrow High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
272 N 5th Ave,  Winder, GA
Barrow County Schools
3.6
4.1
2,075 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Al Darby
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
126
Full Time Teachers
126
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
96.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
435:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
44%
Hispanic
30.3%
Black
14.6%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 357 Students
University of North Georgia 327 Students
Georgia State University 306 Students
Kennesaw State University 198 Students
Georgia Gwinnett College 178 Students
Georgia Southern University 173 Students
Emory University 119 Students
Georgia College & State University 114 Students
Columbus State University 103 Students
Mercer University 100 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 130 Students
Business 96 Students
Biology 84 Students
Psychology 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 45 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 32 Students
Marketing 31 Students
Education 30 Students
Computer Science 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 296 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/30/2025
I have enjoyed my time at the school. There are many great clubs and programs to choose from. The "pathways" allow for students to specialize in certain fields of interest prior to college.
4.0 Alum
8/7/2023
I had a good experience at while in school! I made great friends. My teachers were amazing most of the time. I had a few who were new and didn't teach well for me.
5.0 Alum
8/29/2022
As I attended Winder-Barrow. I was accepted to any clubs that were going on. The teachers there are also very easy to talk to.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/17/2024
The administration, teachers and staff at the school are so attentive and caring. I was in Gwinnett County school district previously and my kids have received a highest level of attention from their teacher and their grades are much better in the Barrow County School system. I hope we build more sc...
5.0 parent
5/12/2022
Great school! Wonderful community. Offers many different advanced courses. Just a great place to live.
2.0 other
4/16/2022
I was a student here for class 2020 & I attended 2016-2019 before ultimately moving to a different school. Dismissing the amount of wild peer student behavior aside--- many of the teachers & some staff were nice & helpful. I was going to miss them, but I had to move schools If I wanted to succeed. T...
5.0 parent
4/4/2022
After coming from a nearby district with a Junior and Freshman transferring in October of 2020 to now, we are very impressed. WBHS staff and administration truly cares about our kids. Our kids that were struggling are now thriving. Thank you, WBHS and Barrow County School System.

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Winder-Barrow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winder, GA, in the Winder neighborhood, and is served by the Barrow County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,075 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Winder-Barrow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $352,015. Discover additional schools in the area, like Barrow County Christian Academy, Braselton Christian Academy, Dacula Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Winder has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Winder-Barrow High School.

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