Top Rankings
Griffin-Spalding County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,540 students in Griffin-Spalding County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Griffin-Spalding County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
9,540 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
677 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Griffin-Spalding County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
27 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,005 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
18%
# Black Students
4,876 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
51%
36%
# White Students
3,079 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
32%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
495 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
465
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
667
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
685
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
703
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
673
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
687
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
720
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
692
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
730
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
733
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
988
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
625
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
612
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
560
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,158
$14,333
Spending / Student
$13,248
$13,458
Best Griffin-Spalding County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Crescent Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3719
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Futral Road Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Futral Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3735
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #33.
Rehoboth Road Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Rehoboth Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3727
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Road Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Jackson Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3717
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Road Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2185 Carver Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3739
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Hill Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Jordan Hill Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3777
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3777
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
Spalding High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 Wilson Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 1,260 students
Rank: #88.
Orrs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1553 Flynt St
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3743
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Road Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Kennedy Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3760
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Beaverbrook Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 Birdie Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cowan Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1233 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3790
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Moreland Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 Moreland Rd
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3755
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1313.
Griffin High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1617 W Poplar St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3752
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #1414.
Az Kelsey Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 A Z Kelsey Ave
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-4365
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-4365
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1515.
Cowan Road Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1185 Cowan Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3722
Grades: 6-8
| 573 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Anne Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
802 Anne St
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 229-3746
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
307 Atkinson Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3715
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Cabin Creek Dr
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3756
Griffin, GA 30223
(770) 229-3756
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,540 students.
What is the rank of Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District is ranked #186 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Griffin-Spalding County School District?
51% of Griffin-Spalding County School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griffin-Spalding County School District?
Griffin-Spalding County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Griffin-Spalding County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,248 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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