Summary:
The Barrow County school district in Georgia consists of 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools. The district's performance varies widely, with some standout schools like Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy and Bramlett Elementary significantly outperforming the county and state averages on state assessments. However, the district as a whole is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement.
The district's average four-year graduation rate is 89.55%, with Apalachee High School at 91.0% and Winder-Barrow High School at 88.1%. The average student-teacher ratio is 14.4, ranging from 12.1 at Winder Elementary to 16.2 at Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. Spending per student varies significantly, from $8,085 at Winder-Barrow High School to $10,751 at County Line Elementary.
While some schools in the district, such as Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy and Bramlett Elementary, are standouts, others struggle to meet state averages on assessment tests. The data reveals a clear correlation between student demographics and academic performance, with schools having higher free and reduced lunch rates tending to have lower proficiency rates. Identifying and replicating the practices of the highest-performing schools could help raise the district's overall performance.
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