Auburn Elementary School

Auburn Elementary sits in the small-town charm of Auburn, Georgia, a quiet community on the western edge of Barrow County where growth from the Atlanta metro area is slowly making its way. The school serves a mix of long-time local families and newer residents drawn by the area's affordability and rural feel, and while its academic scores land in the mid-range statewide, there's a close-knit quality to smaller towns like Auburn that bigger suburban schools can't always replicate. Families who value a tight community atmosphere and don't mind being a bit off the beaten path — with Winder just down the road for everyday needs — tend to feel right at home here.