In the 2024-25 school year, Winder-Barrow High School registered 839 white students—representing a 6.5% decrease compared with the prior year, based on data from the Georgia Department of Education.
The data indicate that the school’s total enrollment reached 1,825 students in 2024-25. White students comprised 46% of the student body, making them the largest demographic group at the school.
Winder-Barrow High School is a part of the Barrow County School District, which is headquartered in Winder.
Of all 16 schools within the Barrow County School District, Winder-Barrow High School posted the highest number of white students enrolled for the 2024-25 year, with a total of 839.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports that Georgia public schools serve a student population that is about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a major concern in Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more days of classes in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In response, the agency introduced a statewide effort featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign and focused support for districts most in need to encourage regular attendance.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved changes to school attendance laws, prohibiting expulsion solely due to absenteeism. The new rules also require additional reporting and are designed to align with existing options for students to earn diplomas through alternative pathways.
As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, an improvement compared to the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total white students | % of white students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,767 | 1,095 | 62% |
| 2011-12 | 1,705 | 1,074 | 63% |
| 2012-13 | 1,728 | 1,105 | 64% |
| 2013-14 | 1,763 | 1,128 | 64% |
| 2014-15 | 1,744 | 1,081 | 62% |
| 2015-16 | 1,858 | 1,133 | 61% |
| 2016-17 | 1,919 | 1,151 | 60% |
| 2017-18 | 1,962 | 1,118 | 57% |
| 2018-19 | 1,997 | 1,138 | 57% |
| 2019-20 | 2,023 | 1,153 | 57% |
| 2020-21 | 1,830 | 1,043 | 57% |
| 2021-22 | 1,808 | 976 | 54% |
| 2022-23 | 1,705 | 869 | 51% |
| 2023-24 | 1,832 | 897 | 49% |
| 2024-25 | 1,825 | 839 | 46% |
