For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,900 students in Barrow County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barrow County, GA are Russell Middle School, Bear Creek Middle School and Haymon-morris Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrow County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Barrow County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Barrow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
7915 Hog Mountain Rd
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Barrow County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-2900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barrow Prek (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
54 West Star St
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 867-1520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barrow County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barrow County, GA include Russell Middle School, Bear Creek Middle School and Haymon-morris Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barrow County?
5 public middle schools are located in Barrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrow County?
Barrow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Barrow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barrow County include: Westside Middle School vs. Bear Creek Middle School, Haymon-morris Middle School vs. Bear Creek Middle School, Russell Middle School vs. Bear Creek Middle School
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