Photo: Davidmcarlson · CC BY-SA 3.0Auburn’s public schools outscore 50% of Georgia districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Auburn, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Auburn, 31% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Georgia average (40%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Auburn’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 230 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Auburn’s, its schools beat 39%, lower than their 50% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 40% and 37% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,509 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Auburn’s grade
B−: better than 50% of Georgia school districts, #132 of 260 Georgia towns. Graduation is above the Georgia average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Auburn, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Auburn
Auburn Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 678 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Auburn · depends on your address
Apalachee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,949 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Winder-Barrow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,869 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Winder
10th grade in Auburn · depends on your address
Apalachee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,949 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Winder-Barrow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,869 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Winder
11th grade in Auburn · depends on your address
Apalachee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,949 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Winder-Barrow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,869 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Winder
12th grade in Auburn · depends on your address
Apalachee High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,949 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Winder-Barrow High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,869 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
Grades 9–12 · 967 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Winder
Auburn’s public schools are run by Barrow County School District, which also serves Bethlehem, Braselton, Carl and Statham and others. Parts of Auburn (2% of its land) are served by Gwinnett County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Auburn vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Auburn’s borders.
Every school in Auburn
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Auburn’s schools
Are Auburn’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Georgia: the public schools Auburn children attend outscore 50% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #132 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Auburn in?
Barrow County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,313 students in 17 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Auburn are served by Gwinnett County.
Where do Auburn kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Apalachee High School, Winder-Barrow High School and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
What is Auburn’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Barrow County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Auburn spend per student?
$14,509 in Barrow County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Auburn families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Auburn → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.