For the 2026 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 28% (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 4/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Barrow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Bear Creek Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Jefferson St
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Statham, GA 30666
(770) 867-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Gr: 6-8 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
7915 Hog Mountain Rd
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Statham, GA 30666
(706) 310-2017
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Barrow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
54 Star St W
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Bethlehem, GA 30620
(770) 868-1072
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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