Russell’s public schools outscore 50% of Georgia districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Russell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Reading proficiency in Russell’s districts is 31%, 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.
Russell’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 267 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Russell’s, its schools beat 55%, higher 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 ↓
Ten elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. 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 Russell’s grade
B−: better than 50% of Georgia school districts. 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 Russell, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Russell · 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 Russell · 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 Russell · 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 Russell · 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
Russell’s public schools are run by Barrow County School District, which also serves Auburn, Bethlehem, Braselton and Carl and others. 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
Russell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Russell’s borders.
Every school in Russell
17 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 Russell’s schools
Are Russell’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Georgia: the public schools Russell children attend outscore 50% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Russell in?
Barrow County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 15,313 students in 17 schools (2024–25).
Where do Russell 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 Russell’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 Russell 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 Russell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Russell → 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.