Winder-Barrow High School
272 N 5Th Ave, Winder, GA 30680. 354 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 53.6% of them enrolled in college within a year.
Given that 51% of students are economically disadvantaged, schools like this typically send about 62.5% of graduates to college. Winder-Barrow High School sends 53.6%, 9 points fewer than expected.
The path from Winder-Barrow
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 33.3%Georgia private college 5.9%Out-of-state college 3.7%Georgia technical college 10.7%Career credential, working 13.6%Working, not in college 18.6%Not found in Georgia records 14.1%Share of the 354 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Indiana Institute of Technology, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Grand Canyon University, Knox College, Liberty University. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt University of North Georgia 47 38% $14,185 $55,822 $16,495 Lanier Technical College 18 32% $8,202 $43,529 — Georgia Gwinnett College 16 22% $10,080 $48,736 $19,000 Athens Technical College 12 64% $7,929 $40,154 — Kennesaw State University 10 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: Apalachee High School (5.1 mi, 46% to college) · Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (5.8 mi, 63.2% to college) · Jackson County High School (7.8 mi, 58.4% to college) · Dacula High School (9.9 mi, 69.1% to college) · Mill Creek High School (10.0 mi, 82.7% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Barrow County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Winder-Barrow | Barrow County | Georgia |
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| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 53.6% | 52.7% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 90.7% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 1,030 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 40.8% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Winder-Barrow High School graduates go to college?
- 53.6% of the Class of 2024 at Winder-Barrow High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Winder-Barrow High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Winder-Barrow High School graduates are University of North Georgia, Lanier Technical College and Georgia Gwinnett College. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Winder-Barrow High School?
- Winder-Barrow High School has a four-year graduation rate of 90.7%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Winder-Barrow High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 11% of Winder-Barrow High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
