For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,671 students in Winder, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Winder, GA are Russell Middle School, Haymon-morris Middle School and Westside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winder, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Winder have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Winder, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
364 W Candler St
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-8181
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #22.
Haymon-morris Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Haymon Morris Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Winder, GA 30680
(678) 963-0602
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #33.
Westside Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 Matthews School Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 307-2972
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Winder, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Performance Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
905 Mulberry Rd
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 868-1072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Winder, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Winder, GA include Russell Middle School, Haymon-morris Middle School and Westside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winder?
3 public middle schools are located in Winder.
What is the racial composition of students in Winder?
Winder public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Winder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Winder include: Haymon-morris Middle School vs. Russell Middle School, Russell Middle School vs. Haymon-morris Middle School, Westside Middle School vs. Russell Middle School
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