Barrow County

Headquartered at 179 West Athens Street in Winder, Georgia, Barrow County operates as an open, traditional public school district situated in a small suburb setting within the greater Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. Overseeing 17 operational schools, the non-charter district delivers a complete continuum of public education, serving children from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district provides structured academic programming to meet the foundational, intermediate, and secondary educational needs of families throughout the local community.

Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset context, the district educates a total student body of 15,313 learners, comprising 7,837 male and 7,476 female students. The student population reflects a broad demographic makeup, including 6,831 White, 4,406 Hispanic, 2,381 Black, 971 multiracial, 707 Asian, 15 American Indian, and 2 Pacific Islander students. To manage daily operations and maintain quality learning environments across its campuses, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling 4,385.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes 2,400.6 FTE teachers, 260.1 FTE instructional aides, and 1,724.5 FTE support staff personnel.