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Barrow County Public Schools 179 W. Athens St Winder GA 30680 770-867-4527

Barrow County Public Schools operates 14 schools covering grades PK-12, which serve 11,191 students in the communities of Auburn, Bethlehem, Statham and Winder, and any unincorporated areas. 8 schools are elementary level (PK-5), 4 are middle schools (6-8) and 2 are high schools (9-12). Student/teacher ratio is 15:1 (district-wide). The district employs 777 classroom teachers, 58 support personnel, and 51 administrators. 42% of teachers have a Bachelors Degree only, 47% have a Masters Degree. Per Pupil cost is $7,813. A variety of programs, services, and personnel are provided for Limited English Speaking (LEP), Gifted & Talented and Special Needs students. 6.4% of students are enrolled in the English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) program, 12.9% receive Special Education services, 6.7% are enrolled in Gifted Education programs. Support services for all students, as needed, include speech/language, tutoring and counseling.